Paracetamol Prescribing at SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,334
Total Quantity
365.6K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+13.6%
SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,334 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,747 to the NHS. This is 13.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
203
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,334 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 365,621 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,747 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.6% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,334 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +13.6% 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.