Paracetamol Prescribing at ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,358
Total Quantity
407.7K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+14.8%
ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,358 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,532 to the NHS. This is 14.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
192
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,358 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 407,725 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,532 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,358 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +14.8% 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.