Paracetamol Prescribing at RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
5,459
Total Quantity
825.9K
NHS Cost
£17.6K
vs National Avg
+165.8%
RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 5,459 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,620 to the NHS. This is 165.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
494
Jun 2026
452
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
623
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
462
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,459 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 825,906 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,620 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +165.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,459 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +165.8% 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.