Paracetamol Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,397
Total Quantity
932.8K
NHS Cost
£21.0K
vs National Avg
+162.8%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,397 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £21,036 to the NHS. This is 162.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
496
Jun 2026
470
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
500
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
439
Jun 2026
415
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,397 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 932,759 |
| Total NHS Cost | £21,036 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +162.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,397 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +162.8% 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.