Paracetamol Prescribing at TOWNSEND MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,639
Total Quantity
224.5K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
-20.2%
TOWNSEND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,639 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,631 to the NHS. This is 20.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,639 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 224,456 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,631 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.2% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,639 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -20.2% 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.