Paracetamol Prescribing at OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
6,709
Total Quantity
965.3K
NHS Cost
£23.3K
vs National Avg
+226.6%
OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 6,709 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,340 to the NHS. This is 226.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
504
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
577
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
541
Jul 2026
633
Jul 2026
533
Jul 2026
584
Jul 2026
640
Jul 2026
539
Jul 2026
538
Jul 2026
547
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,709 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 965,287 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,340 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +226.6% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,709 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +226.6% 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.