Paracetamol Prescribing at NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,140
Total Quantity
742.9K
NHS Cost
£22.5K
vs National Avg
+52.9%

NORWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,140 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,513 to the NHS. This is 52.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
258

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,140
Total Quantity742,944
Total NHS Cost£22,513
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+52.9%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,140 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+52.9% 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.