Paracetamol Prescribing at THE FAMILY PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,294
Total Quantity
211.3K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
-37%
THE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,294 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,680 to the NHS. This is 37% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,294 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 211,252 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,680 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,294 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -37% 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.