Paracetamol Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,398
Total Quantity
799.7K
NHS Cost
£21.0K
vs National Avg
+114.1%
PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,398 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,994 to the NHS. This is 114.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
333
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,398 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 799,663 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,994 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.1% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,398 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +114.1% 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.