Paracetamol Prescribing at PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
4,997
Total Quantity
1.5M
NHS Cost
£40.7K
vs National Avg
+143.3%

PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,997 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £40,699 to the NHS. This is 143.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
469
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
441
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
457
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
394

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,997
Total Quantity1,467,183
Total NHS Cost£40,699
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+143.3%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,997 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+143.3% 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.