Paracetamol Prescribing at OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,722
Total Quantity
821.2K
NHS Cost
£19.8K
vs National Avg
+129.9%
OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,722 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,828 to the NHS. This is 129.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
413
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
398
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
387
Jul 2026
359
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,722 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 821,232 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,828 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +129.9% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,722 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +129.9% 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.