Paracetamol Prescribing at PASTON HEALTH CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,344
Total Quantity
391.8K
NHS Cost
£10.1K
vs National Avg
+14.1%

PASTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,344 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,081 to the NHS. This is 14.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
45

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,344
Total Quantity391,788
Total NHS Cost£10,081
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average+14.1%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,344 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+14.1% vs national average
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.