Paracetamol Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,246
Total Quantity
397.3K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+58%
WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,246 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,766 to the NHS. This is 58% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
285
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,246 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 397,274 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,766 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,246 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +58% 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.