Paracetamol Prescribing at WIGTON GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,700
Total Quantity
469.0K
NHS Cost
£11.6K
vs National Avg
+31.4%
WIGTON GROUP MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,700 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,644 to the NHS. This is 31.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
230
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,700 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 469,035 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,644 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,700 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +31.4% 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.