Paracetamol Prescribing at THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,458
Total Quantity
320.1K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+19.7%
THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE prescribed 2,458 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,405 to the NHS. This is 19.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
171
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 320,066 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,405 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.7% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +19.7% 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.