Paracetamol Prescribing at SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,719
Total Quantity
762.1K
NHS Cost
£19.5K
vs National Avg
+129.7%
SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,719 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £19,456 to the NHS. This is 129.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
445
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
374
Jul 2026
435
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,719 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 762,139 |
| Total NHS Cost | £19,456 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +129.7% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,719 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +129.7% 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.