Paracetamol Prescribing at WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,154
Total Quantity
406.8K
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
+4.9%
WHITWORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,154 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,565 to the NHS. This is 4.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
200
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,154 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 406,786 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,565 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.9% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,154 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +4.9% 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.