Paracetamol Prescribing at OTTERFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,550
Total Quantity
235.4K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
-24.5%
OTTERFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,550 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,471 to the NHS. This is 24.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
157
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,550 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 235,375 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,471 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.5% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,550 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -24.5% 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.