Paracetamol Prescribing at WATLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,797
Total Quantity
335.5K
NHS Cost
£8.6K
vs National Avg
+36.2%
WATLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,797 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,570 to the NHS. This is 36.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
218
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,797 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 335,528 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,570 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.2% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,797 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +36.2% 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.