Paracetamol Prescribing at THE LAKES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,344
Total Quantity
678.3K
NHS Cost
£15.8K
vs National Avg
+62.8%
THE LAKES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,344 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,837 to the NHS. This is 62.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
292
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,344 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 678,266 |
| Total NHS Cost | £15,837 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,344 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +62.8% 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.