Paracetamol Prescribing at THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,273
Total Quantity
371.1K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+10.7%
THE SMETHWICK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,273 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,780 to the NHS. This is 10.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
191
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,273 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 371,082 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,780 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.7% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,273 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +10.7% 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.