Paracetamol Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,326
Total Quantity
419.6K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
+13.2%
SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,326 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,670 to the NHS. This is 13.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
187
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,326 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 419,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,670 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.2% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,326 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +13.2% 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.