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 Items | 2,083 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 287,961 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,174 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,083 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +1.4% vs national average |
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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.