Paracetamol Prescribing at PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,901
Total Quantity
318.0K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
-7.5%
PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,901 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,006 to the NHS. This is 7.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,901 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 317,988 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,006 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.5% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,901 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -7.5% 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.