Paracetamol Prescribing at SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,817
Total Quantity
725.9K
NHS Cost
£18.5K
vs National Avg
+85.8%
SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,817 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,527 to the NHS. This is 85.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
317
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,817 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 725,878 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,527 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,817 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +85.8% 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.