Paracetamol Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
6,075
Total Quantity
1.5M
NHS Cost
£44.8K
vs National Avg
+195.8%
NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 6,075 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £44,788 to the NHS. This is 195.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
464
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
526
Jun 2026
502
Jun 2026
512
Jun 2026
566
Jun 2026
518
Jun 2026
556
Jun 2026
507
Jun 2026
470
Jun 2026
512
Jun 2026
461
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,075 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,532,179 |
| Total NHS Cost | £44,788 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +195.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,075 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +195.8% 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.