Paracetamol Prescribing at PORTLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,268
Total Quantity
336.9K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+10.4%
PORTLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,268 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,618 to the NHS. This is 10.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,268 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 336,886 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,618 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,268 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +10.4% 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.