Paracetamol Prescribing at THE WATERLOO PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,397
Total Quantity
723.2K
NHS Cost
£16.7K
vs National Avg
+162.8%
THE WATERLOO PRACTICE prescribed 5,397 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,710 to the NHS. This is 162.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
487
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
502
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
461
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
427
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,397 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 723,201 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,710 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +162.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,397 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +162.8% 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.