Paracetamol Prescribing at NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,083
Total Quantity
288.0K
NHS Cost
£8.2K
vs National Avg
+1.4%

NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,083 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,174 to the NHS. This is 1.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
183

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,083
Total Quantity287,961
Total NHS Cost£8,174
Presentations8 different forms
vs National Average+1.4%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,083 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+1.4% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.