Paracetamol Prescribing at WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
3,090
Total Quantity
549.2K
NHS Cost
£15.8K
vs National Avg
+50.4%

WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,090 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £15,841 to the NHS. This is 50.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
257

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,090
Total Quantity549,152
Total NHS Cost£15,841
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+50.4%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,090 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference+50.4% vs national average
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.