Paracetamol Prescribing at THE DOW SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,073
Total Quantity
483.8K
NHS Cost
£11.2K
vs National Avg
+49.6%
THE DOW SURGERY prescribed 3,073 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,230 to the NHS. This is 49.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
271
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,073 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 483,786 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,230 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.6% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,073 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +49.6% 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.