Paracetamol Prescribing at NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,793
Total Quantity
531.1K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
+84.7%

NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,793 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,171 to the NHS. This is 84.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
293

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,793
Total Quantity531,068
Total NHS Cost£11,171
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+84.7%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,793 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+84.7% 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.