Paracetamol Prescribing at WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,228
Total Quantity
403.4K
NHS Cost
£8.9K
vs National Avg
+57.2%
WALKDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,228 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,944 to the NHS. This is 57.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
267
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,228 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 403,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,944 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.2% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,228 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +57.2% 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.