Paracetamol Prescribing at RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
6,241
Total Quantity
1.1M
NHS Cost
£29.5K
vs National Avg
+203.8%
RIDGEWAY VIEW FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 6,241 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £29,548 to the NHS. This is 203.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
539
Jun 2026
548
Jun 2026
571
Jun 2026
462
Jun 2026
504
Jun 2026
482
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
600
Jun 2026
507
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
522
Jun 2026
524
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,241 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,107,289 |
| Total NHS Cost | £29,548 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +203.8% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,241 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +203.8% 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.