Paracetamol Prescribing at WESTLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
1,633
Total Quantity
339.6K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
-20.5%

WESTLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,633 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,739 to the NHS. This is 20.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
130

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,633
Total Quantity339,575
Total NHS Cost£9,739
Presentations11 different forms
vs National Average-20.5%

Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,633 items
National average per practice2,054 items
Difference-20.5% vs national average
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.