Paracetamol Prescribing at THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT.
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
9,708
Total Quantity
1.6M
NHS Cost
£43.7K
vs National Avg
+372.6%
THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 9,708 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £43,697 to the NHS. This is 372.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
811
Jun 2026
750
Jun 2026
891
Jun 2026
868
Jun 2026
762
Jun 2026
867
Jun 2026
768
Jun 2026
787
Jun 2026
853
Jun 2026
758
Jun 2026
799
Jun 2026
794
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 9,708 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,570,053 |
| Total NHS Cost | £43,697 |
| Presentations | 15 different forms |
| vs National Average | +372.6% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 9,708 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +372.6% 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.