Paracetamol Prescribing at WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
4,761
Total Quantity
800.8K
NHS Cost
£20.1K
vs National Avg
+131.8%
WATERSHIP DOWN HEALTH prescribed 4,761 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £20,072 to the NHS. This is 131.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
384
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,761 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 800,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £20,072 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,761 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +131.8% 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.