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 Items2,589
Total Quantity456,430
Total NHS Cost£12,665
Presentations9 different forms
vs National Average+26%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,589 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+26% vs national average
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.