Paracetamol Prescribing at SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,067
Total Quantity
483.4K
NHS Cost
£9.9K
vs National Avg
+49.3%
SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,067 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,902 to the NHS. This is 49.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
221
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,067 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 483,404 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,902 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.3% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,067 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +49.3% 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.