Paracetamol Prescribing at SANDWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
2,998
Total Quantity
485.3K
NHS Cost
£11.5K
vs National Avg
+46%

SANDWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,998 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,521 to the NHS. This is 46% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
261

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,998
Total Quantity485,250
Total NHS Cost£11,521
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average+46%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,998 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+46% vs national average
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.