Paracetamol Prescribing at THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,593
Total Quantity
497.4K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+26.2%
THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 2,593 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,615 to the NHS. This is 26.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
196
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,593 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 497,382 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,615 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.2% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,593 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +26.2% 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.