Paracetamol Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
11,922
Total Quantity
2.2M
NHS Cost
£55.2K
vs National Avg
+480.4%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 11,922 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £55,246 to the NHS. This is 480.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
918
Jun 2026
981
Jun 2026
1,081
Jun 2026
957
Jun 2026
946
Jun 2026
1,067
Jun 2026
1,005
Jun 2026
1,023
Jun 2026
1,068
Jun 2026
953
Jun 2026
982
Jun 2026
941
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,922 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 2,170,029 |
| Total NHS Cost | £55,246 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +480.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,922 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +480.4% 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.