Paracetamol Prescribing at WEST4 GPS
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,080
Total Quantity
119.7K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
-47.4%
WEST4 GPS prescribed 1,080 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,402 to the NHS. This is 47.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,080 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,402 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,080 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -47.4% 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.