Paracetamol Prescribing at PONTELAND MEDICAL GROUP
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
7,600
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£28.0K
vs National Avg
+270%
PONTELAND MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 7,600 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £28,013 to the NHS. This is 270% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
706
Jul 2026
595
Jul 2026
588
Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
619
Jul 2026
626
Jul 2026
684
Jul 2026
659
Jul 2026
661
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
604
Jul 2026
634
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,600 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,118,993 |
| Total NHS Cost | £28,013 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +270% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,600 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +270% 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.