Paracetamol Prescribing at PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,811
Total Quantity
721.7K
NHS Cost
£17.4K
vs National Avg
+134.2%
PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,811 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,398 to the NHS. This is 134.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
373
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,811 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 721,746 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,398 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.2% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,811 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +134.2% 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.