Paracetamol Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,513
Total Quantity
701.3K
NHS Cost
£14.1K
vs National Avg
+119.7%
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,513 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,106 to the NHS. This is 119.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
377
Jul 2026
389
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
353
Jul 2026
353
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,513 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 701,257 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,106 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.7% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,513 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +119.7% 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.