Paracetamol Prescribing at WESTGATE SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,954
Total Quantity
506.4K
NHS Cost
£11.4K
vs National Avg
+43.8%
WESTGATE SURGERY prescribed 2,954 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,415 to the NHS. This is 43.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
230
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,954 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 506,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,415 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,954 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +43.8% 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.