Paracetamol Prescribing at SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,208
Total Quantity
878.8K
NHS Cost
£22.8K
vs National Avg
+104.9%
SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,208 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,810 to the NHS. This is 104.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
388
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
329
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
330
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,208 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 878,842 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,810 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.9% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,208 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +104.9% 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.