Paracetamol Prescribing at OTFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,756
Total Quantity
285.1K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
-14.5%
OTFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,756 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,878 to the NHS. This is 14.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,756 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 285,062 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,878 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.5% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,756 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -14.5% 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.