Paracetamol Prescribing at THE BRIDGES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,384
Total Quantity
556.6K
NHS Cost
£12.4K
vs National Avg
+64.7%
THE BRIDGES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,384 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,398 to the NHS. This is 64.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
291
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,384 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 556,596 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,398 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.7% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,384 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +64.7% 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.