Paracetamol Prescribing at SCORTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,127
Total Quantity
519.7K
NHS Cost
£13.9K
vs National Avg
+3.6%
SCORTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,127 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,947 to the NHS. This is 3.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
184
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,127 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 519,723 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,947 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.6% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,127 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +3.6% 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.