Paracetamol Prescribing at TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
9,967
Total Quantity
1.7M
NHS Cost
£41.4K
vs National Avg
+385.2%
TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH prescribed 9,967 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £41,434 to the NHS. This is 385.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
834
Jul 2026
860
Jul 2026
920
Jul 2026
818
Jul 2026
723
Jul 2026
914
Jul 2026
756
Jul 2026
907
Jul 2026
826
Jul 2026
755
Jul 2026
847
Jul 2026
807
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,967 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,744,992 |
| Total NHS Cost | £41,434 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +385.2% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,967 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +385.2% 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.