Paracetamol Prescribing at PEEL GPS
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,356
Total Quantity
394.7K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
+14.7%
PEEL GPS prescribed 2,356 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,640 to the NHS. This is 14.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
180
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,356 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 394,708 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,640 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.7% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,356 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +14.7% 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.