Paracetamol Prescribing at OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,639
Total Quantity
999.2K
NHS Cost
£24.7K
vs National Avg
+125.8%
OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,639 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £24,656 to the NHS. This is 125.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
390
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,639 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 999,172 |
| Total NHS Cost | £24,656 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,639 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +125.8% 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.