Paracetamol Prescribing at POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,589
Total Quantity
456.4K
NHS Cost
£12.7K
vs National Avg
+26%
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 2,589 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,665 to the NHS. This is 26% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
209
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,589 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 456,430 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,665 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,589 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +26% 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.