Paracetamol Prescribing at NORTHAM SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
8,659
Total Quantity
2.1M
NHS Cost
£52.6K
vs National Avg
+321.6%
NORTHAM SURGERY prescribed 8,659 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £52,595 to the NHS. This is 321.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
710
Jun 2026
752
Jun 2026
756
Jun 2026
733
Jun 2026
671
Jun 2026
728
Jun 2026
744
Jun 2026
767
Jun 2026
717
Jun 2026
703
Jun 2026
703
Jun 2026
675
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,659 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,059,041 |
| Total NHS Cost | £52,595 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +321.6% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,659 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +321.6% 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.