Paracetamol Prescribing at THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,324
Total Quantity
701.9K
NHS Cost
£16.3K
vs National Avg
+61.8%
THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,324 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,253 to the NHS. This is 61.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
248
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,324 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 701,908 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,253 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,324 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +61.8% 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.