Paracetamol Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
8,894
Total Quantity
1.5M
NHS Cost
£33.6K
vs National Avg
+333%
ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 8,894 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £33,551 to the NHS. This is 333% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
817
Jul 2026
702
Jul 2026
797
Jul 2026
782
Jul 2026
727
Jul 2026
755
Jul 2026
719
Jul 2026
738
Jul 2026
744
Jul 2026
638
Jul 2026
703
Jul 2026
772
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,894 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,472,857 |
| Total NHS Cost | £33,551 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +333% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,894 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +333% 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.