Paracetamol Prescribing at WESTBANK PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,526
Total Quantity
591.5K
NHS Cost
£13.1K
vs National Avg
+71.7%
WESTBANK PRACTICE prescribed 3,526 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,148 to the NHS. This is 71.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
290
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,526 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 591,498 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,148 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.7% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,526 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +71.7% 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.