Paracetamol Prescribing at THE WHITSWOOD PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

1,002

Total Quantity

131.6K

NHS Cost

£3.0K

vs National Avg

-51.2%

THE WHITSWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 1,002 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,997 to the NHS. This is 51.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,002
Total Quantity	131,632
Total NHS Cost	£2,997
Presentations	12 different forms
vs National Average	-51.2%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,002 items
National average per practice	2,054 items
Difference	-51.2% 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.