Paracetamol Prescribing at WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,774
Total Quantity
1.4M
NHS Cost
£36.3K
vs National Avg
+181.1%
WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,774 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £36,306 to the NHS. This is 181.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
470
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
500
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
531
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
505
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
454
Jul 2026
491
Jul 2026
466
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,774 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,365,515 |
| Total NHS Cost | £36,306 |
| Presentations | 12 different forms |
| vs National Average | +181.1% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,774 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +181.1% 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.