Paracetamol Prescribing at PENNFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,342
Total Quantity
327.5K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
-34.7%
PENNFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,342 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,858 to the NHS. This is 34.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,342 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 327,453 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,858 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.7% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,342 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -34.7% 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.