Paracetamol Prescribing at THE THORNTON PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,580
Total Quantity
810.6K
NHS Cost
£17.5K
vs National Avg
+123%
THE THORNTON PRACTICE prescribed 4,580 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,466 to the NHS. This is 123% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
384
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,580 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 810,585 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,466 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +123% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,580 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +123% 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.