Paracetamol Prescribing at WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
12,208
Total Quantity
1.5M
NHS Cost
£36.7K
vs National Avg
+494.3%
WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 12,208 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £36,676 to the NHS. This is 494.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
1,057
Jul 2026
1,039
Jul 2026
1,174
Jul 2026
1,045
Jul 2026
1,014
Jul 2026
1,006
Jul 2026
972
Jul 2026
1,036
Jul 2026
1,096
Jul 2026
858
Jul 2026
977
Jul 2026
934
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 12,208 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,545,210 |
| Total NHS Cost | £36,676 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +494.3% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 12,208 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +494.3% 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.