Paracetamol Prescribing at PENDLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,990
Total Quantity
242.5K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
-3.1%
PENDLETON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,990 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,143 to the NHS. This is 3.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,990 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 242,498 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,143 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.1% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,990 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -3.1% 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.