Paracetamol Prescribing at PENROSE SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,653
Total Quantity
212.2K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
-19.5%

PENROSE SURGERY prescribed 1,653 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,414 to the NHS. This is 19.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
159

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,653
Total Quantity212,156
Total NHS Cost£5,414
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-19.5%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,653 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference-19.5% 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.