Paracetamol Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,709
Total Quantity
402.5K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
+80.6%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 3,709 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,786 to the NHS. This is 80.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
311
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,709 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 402,460 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,786 |
| Presentations | 10 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.6% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,709 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +80.6% 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.