Paracetamol Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,793
Total Quantity
468.1K
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
+36%
NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 2,793 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,804 to the NHS. This is 36% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
250
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,793 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 468,056 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,804 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,793 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +36% 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.