Paracetamol Prescribing at OAKESWELL HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,429
Total Quantity
385.0K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
+18.3%
OAKESWELL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,429 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,928 to the NHS. This is 18.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
212
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 384,967 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,928 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.3% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +18.3% 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.