Paracetamol Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,755
Total Quantity
582.0K
NHS Cost
£20.9K
vs National Avg
+82.8%

THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,755 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,871 to the NHS. This is 82.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
326
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
339

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,755
Total Quantity582,003
Total NHS Cost£20,871
Presentations14 different forms
vs National Average+82.8%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,755 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+82.8% vs national average
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.