Paracetamol Prescribing at WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,618
Total Quantity
427.3K
NHS Cost
£10.2K
vs National Avg
+27.5%
WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 2,618 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,196 to the NHS. This is 27.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
185
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,618 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 427,338 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,196 |
| Presentations | 13 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.5% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,618 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +27.5% 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.