Paracetamol Prescribing at WHIPTON SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,449
Total Quantity
303.6K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+19.2%
WHIPTON SURGERY prescribed 2,449 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,007 to the NHS. This is 19.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
199
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,449 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 303,559 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,007 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.2% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,449 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +19.2% 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.