Paracetamol Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,117
Total Quantity
444.2K
NHS Cost
£10.3K
vs National Avg
+51.7%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 3,117 items of Paracetamol over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,348 to the NHS. This is 51.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Paracetamol is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
253
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,117 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 444,158 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,348 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.7% |
Paracetamol Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,117 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,054 items |
| Difference | +51.7% 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.