Paracetamol Prescribing at POSTERNGATE SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,603
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£28.7K
vs National Avg
+172.8%
POSTERNGATE SURGERY prescribed 5,603 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £28,738 to the NHS. This is 172.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
498
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
484
Jun 2026
472
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
465
Jun 2026
450
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,603 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,131,570 |
| Total NHS Cost | £28,738 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +172.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,603 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +172.8% 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.