Paracetamol Prescribing at RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
2,842
Total Quantity
459.2K
NHS Cost
£11.5K
vs National Avg
+38.4%
RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,842 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,480 to the NHS. This is 38.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
214
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,842 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 459,246 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,480 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.4% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,842 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +38.4% 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.