Paracetamol Prescribing at SALTERS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,979
Total Quantity
574.8K
NHS Cost
£16.1K
vs National Avg
+45%
SALTERS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,979 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,119 to the NHS. This is 45% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
236
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,979 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 574,808 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,119 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,979 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +45% 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.