Paracetamol Prescribing at THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,789
Total Quantity
333.1K
NHS Cost
£9.1K
vs National Avg
-12.9%
THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE prescribed 1,789 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,122 to the NHS. This is 12.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,789 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 333,144 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,122 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.9% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,789 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -12.9% 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.