Paracetamol Prescribing at SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,436
Total Quantity
408.5K
NHS Cost
£15.2K
vs National Avg
+18.6%
SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,436 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,193 to the NHS. This is 18.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
173
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,436 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 408,538 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,193 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.6% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,436 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +18.6% 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.