Paracetamol Prescribing at QHS GP CARE HOME SERVICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,547
Total Quantity
992.5K
NHS Cost
£33.8K
vs National Avg
+72.7%
QHS GP CARE HOME SERVICE prescribed 3,547 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £33,752 to the NHS. This is 72.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
297
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,547 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 992,456 |
| Total NHS Cost | £33,752 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.7% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,547 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +72.7% 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.