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 Items | 4,997 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,467,183 |
| Total NHS Cost | £40,699 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +143.3% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,997 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +143.3% 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.