Paracetamol Prescribing at POTTERIES MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,325
Total Quantity
592.0K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+61.9%
POTTERIES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,325 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,791 to the NHS. This is 61.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
271
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,325 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 592,029 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,791 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.9% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,325 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +61.9% 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.