Paracetamol Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,754
Total Quantity
274.7K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
-14.6%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 1,754 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,903 to the NHS. This is 14.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,754 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 274,746 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,903 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.6% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,754 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | -14.6% 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.