Paracetamol Prescribing at RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
8,467
Total Quantity
1.5M
NHS Cost
£38.6K
vs National Avg
+312.2%
RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 8,467 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £38,565 to the NHS. This is 312.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
700
Jul 2026
646
Jul 2026
750
Jul 2026
731
Jul 2026
693
Jul 2026
734
Jul 2026
712
Jul 2026
686
Jul 2026
767
Jul 2026
661
Jul 2026
679
Jul 2026
708
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 8,467 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,499,777 |
| Total NHS Cost | £38,565 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +312.2% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 8,467 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +312.2% 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.