Paracetamol Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,448
Total Quantity
410.3K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+19.2%
ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,448 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,472 to the NHS. This is 19.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
191
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,448 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 410,250 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,472 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.2% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,448 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +19.2% 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.