Paracetamol 500mg capsules
BNF presentation 0407010H0AAAAAA within chapter Central Nervous System. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
0407010H0AAAAAA
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
114,651
NHS spend (£)
£540,507.89
Recent activity
March 2025
Monitor this presentation to understand cost pressures, availability challenges, and opportunities for clinical optimisation.
Dispensing trend
Month-by-month national usage.
| Month | Items dispensed |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 13,311 |
| February 2025 | 217 |
| December 2024 | 5,690 |
| November 2024 | 14,087 |
| October 2024 | 14,339 |
| September 2024 | 88 |
| August 2024 | 2,144 |
| July 2024 | 14,693 |
| May 2024 | 5,718 |
| July 2021 | 9,177 |
| June 2021 | 6,749 |
| December 2020 | 13,716 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 218 | No data available |
|
Modality Partnership (awc)
ODS B83033
|
202 | 36J - WEST YORKSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 201 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 161 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 157 | No data available |
|
Beacon Medical Practice
ODS C83019
|
148 | 71E - LINCOLNSHIRE ICB |
|
South Milford Surgery
ODS B82073
|
134 | 42D - HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 130 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 128 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 124 | No data available |