Paracetamol Prescribing at WEST POINT MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,389
Total Quantity
357.7K
NHS Cost
£11.3K
vs National Avg
+16.3%
WEST POINT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,389 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,334 to the NHS. This is 16.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
183
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,389 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 357,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,334 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.3% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,389 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +16.3% 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.