Paracetamol Prescribing at WEST GORTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,307
Total Quantity
324.3K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+12.3%
WEST GORTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,307 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,003 to the NHS. This is 12.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,307 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 324,261 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,003 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.3% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,307 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +12.3% 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.