Paracetamol Prescribing at PRIMA CARE SURGERIES
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,350
Total Quantity
267.5K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+14.4%
PRIMA CARE SURGERIES prescribed 2,350 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,785 to the NHS. This is 14.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
217
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,350 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 267,514 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,785 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,350 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +14.4% 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.