Paracetamol Prescribing at VALENTINE MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,831
Total Quantity
466.4K
NHS Cost
£12.0K
vs National Avg
+37.8%
VALENTINE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,831 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £12,044 to the NHS. This is 37.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
239
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,831 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 466,422 |
| Total NHS Cost | £12,044 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,831 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +37.8% 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.