Paracetamol Prescribing at THE WESTWOOD SURGERY

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,564
Total Quantity
291.4K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
-23.9%

THE WESTWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,564 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,331 to the NHS. This is 23.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
132

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,564
Total Quantity291,384
Total NHS Cost£10,331
Presentations10 different forms
vs National Average-23.9%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,564 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference-23.9% vs national average
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.