Paracetamol Prescribing at PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,944
Total Quantity
519.5K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+92%
PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,944 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,264 to the NHS. This is 92% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
313
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,944 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 519,514 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,264 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,944 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +92% 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.