Paracetamol Prescribing at WHITBURN SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,575
Total Quantity
552.5K
NHS Cost
£14.0K
vs National Avg
+74%
WHITBURN SURGERY prescribed 3,575 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,982 to the NHS. This is 74% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,575 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 552,472 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,982 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,575 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +74% 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.