Paracetamol Prescribing at THE HEADLAND MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,212
Total Quantity
225.9K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+7.7%
THE HEADLAND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,212 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,198 to the NHS. This is 7.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,212 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 225,923 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,198 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.7% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,212 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +7.7% 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.