Paracetamol Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,341
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£32.9K
vs National Avg
+111.3%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 4,341 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £32,923 to the NHS. This is 111.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
334
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,341 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,199,324 |
| Total NHS Cost | £32,923 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111.3% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,341 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +111.3% 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.