Paracetamol Prescribing at SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,091
Total Quantity
259.2K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+1.8%
SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,091 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,517 to the NHS. This is 1.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
183
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,091 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 259,150 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,517 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,091 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +1.8% 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.