Paracetamol Prescribing at THE MEADS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,882
Total Quantity
572.3K
NHS Cost
£16.4K
vs National Avg
-8.4%
THE MEADS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,882 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,425 to the NHS. This is 8.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,882 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 572,332 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,425 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,882 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -8.4% 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.