Paracetamol Prescribing at THE WEARDALE PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,885
Total Quantity
420.1K
NHS Cost
£9.3K
vs National Avg
+40.5%
THE WEARDALE PRACTICE prescribed 2,885 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,288 to the NHS. This is 40.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
225
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,885 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 420,098 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,288 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.5% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,885 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +40.5% 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.