Paracetamol Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,275
Total Quantity
789.9K
NHS Cost
£18.8K
vs National Avg
+156.8%
WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 5,275 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,772 to the NHS. This is 156.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
485
Jul 2026
429
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
462
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
458
Jul 2026
427
Jul 2026
453
Jul 2026
444
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,275 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 789,861 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,772 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +156.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,275 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +156.8% 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.