Paracetamol Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,956
Total Quantity
510.4K
NHS Cost
£12.1K
vs National Avg
+43.9%
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,956 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,147 to the NHS. This is 43.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
278
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
232
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,956 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 510,445 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,147 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.9% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,956 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +43.9% 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.