Paracetamol Prescribing at OCTAGON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,585
Total Quantity
224.9K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
-22.8%
OCTAGON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,585 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,934 to the NHS. This is 22.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,585 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 224,912 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,934 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,585 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -22.8% 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.