Paracetamol Prescribing at RIPLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,264
Total Quantity
599.1K
NHS Cost
£13.0K
vs National Avg
+58.9%
RIPLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,264 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,031 to the NHS. This is 58.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
300
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
283
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
275
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,264 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 599,061 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,031 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.9% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,264 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +58.9% 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.