Paracetamol Prescribing at THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,615
Total Quantity
936.1K
NHS Cost
£23.4K
vs National Avg
+173.4%
THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,615 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,422 to the NHS. This is 173.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
496
Jul 2026
464
Jul 2026
483
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
468
Jul 2026
475
Jul 2026
472
Jul 2026
497
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
448
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,615 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 936,110 |
| Total NHS Cost | £23,422 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +173.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,615 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +173.4% 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.