Paracetamol Prescribing at TOWNHEAD SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,438
Total Quantity
810.5K
NHS Cost
£22.1K
vs National Avg
+67.4%
TOWNHEAD SURGERY prescribed 3,438 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £22,096 to the NHS. This is 67.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
288
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,438 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 810,460 |
| Total NHS Cost | £22,096 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,438 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +67.4% 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.