Paracetamol Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
9,390
Total Quantity
1.5M
NHS Cost
£33.1K
vs National Avg
+357.1%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 9,390 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £33,136 to the NHS. This is 357.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
817
Jun 2026
755
Jun 2026
843
Jun 2026
767
Jun 2026
764
Jun 2026
784
Jun 2026
794
Jun 2026
848
Jun 2026
805
Jun 2026
716
Jun 2026
751
Jun 2026
746
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,390 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,469,320 |
| Total NHS Cost | £33,136 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +357.1% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,390 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +357.1% 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.