Paracetamol Prescribing at TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,668
Total Quantity
244.1K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
-18.8%
TOWCESTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,668 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,462 to the NHS. This is 18.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,668 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 244,120 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,462 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,668 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -18.8% 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.