Paracetamol 500mg tablets
BNF presentation 0407010H0AAAMAM within chapter Central Nervous System. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
0407010H0AAAMAM
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
900,499
NHS spend (£)
£2,728,551.99
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 | 87,653 |
| February 2025 | 6,314 |
| December 2024 | 65,976 |
| November 2024 | 90,971 |
| October 2024 | 98,846 |
| September 2024 | 1,802 |
| August 2024 | 32,215 |
| July 2024 | 92,523 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 67,975 |
| July 2021 | 84,335 |
| June 2021 | 74,357 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 1,449 | No data available |
|
Hawthorn Medical Practice
ODS C83045
|
1,265 | 71E - LINCOLNSHIRE ICB |
|
Brampton Medical Practice
ODS A82012
|
1,260 | 01H - NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 1,211 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 1,193 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 1,096 | No data available |
|
Barnard Castle Surgery
ODS A83046
|
1,054 | 84H - NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 1,036 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 952 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 952 | No data available |