Paracetamol Prescribing at OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,381
Total Quantity
968.3K
NHS Cost
£24.1K
vs National Avg
+162%
OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 5,381 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,067 to the NHS. This is 162% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
473
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
421
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,381 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 968,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,067 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +162% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,381 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +162% 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.