Paracetamol Prescribing at NORTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
7,796
Total Quantity
1.5M
NHS Cost
£35.7K
vs National Avg
+279.5%
NORTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 7,796 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £35,660 to the NHS. This is 279.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
679
Jul 2026
625
Jul 2026
658
Jul 2026
683
Jul 2026
657
Jul 2026
691
Jul 2026
628
Jul 2026
653
Jul 2026
665
Jul 2026
644
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
603
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,796 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,526,968 |
| Total NHS Cost | £35,660 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +279.5% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,796 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +279.5% 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.