Paracetamol Prescribing at THE COTTONS MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,669
Total Quantity
231.0K
NHS Cost
£6.2K
vs National Avg
-18.7%
THE COTTONS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,669 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,187 to the NHS. This is 18.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,669 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 231,047 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,187 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.7% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,669 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -18.7% 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.