Paracetamol Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,296
Total Quantity
830.0K
NHS Cost
£21.9K
vs National Avg
+109.1%
ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,296 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,860 to the NHS. This is 109.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
341
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
340
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,296 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 830,047 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,860 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.1% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,296 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +109.1% 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.