Paracetamol Prescribing at PORTCHESTER PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,451
Total Quantity
390.9K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
+19.3%
PORTCHESTER PRACTICE prescribed 2,451 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,404 to the NHS. This is 19.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,451 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 390,910 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,404 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.3% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,451 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +19.3% 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.