Paracetamol Prescribing at WESTWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,902
Total Quantity
587.5K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
+90%
WESTWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,902 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,432 to the NHS. This is 90% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
345
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
315
Jul 2026
314
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,902 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 587,528 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,432 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,902 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +90% 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.