Paracetamol Prescribing at PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,166
Total Quantity
376.0K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
+5.5%
PENKRIDGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,166 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,586 to the NHS. This is 5.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
173
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,166 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 376,014 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,586 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.5% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,166 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +5.5% 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.