Paracetamol Prescribing at THE CHORLEY SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,341
Total Quantity
358.7K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+14%
THE CHORLEY SURGERY prescribed 2,341 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,907 to the NHS. This is 14% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,341 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 358,717 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,907 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,341 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +14% 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.