Arm Sling/Bandages | Dressings
Items (National)
33.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2M
Practices
3,815
Avg per Practice
9
Overview
is prescribed by 3,815 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 33,928 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,216,167 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Dressings, Section Arm Sling/Bandages.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 2,400 | 79 | 30 | +241.6% ▲ |
| CA | 1,310 | 28 | 47 | +425.8% ▲ |
| NE | 1,210 | 54 | 22 | +151.7% ▲ |
| DN | 1,092 | 23 | 48 | +433.7% ▲ |
| WA | 990 | 23 | 43 | +383.1% ▲ |
| SE | 977 | 22 | 44 | +398.9% ▲ |
| BB | 975 | 38 | 26 | +188.8% ▲ |
| M | 686 | 24 | 29 | +221.3% ▲ |
| PO | 618 | 19 | 33 | +265.2% ▲ |
| CH | 564 | 27 | 21 | +134.8% ▲ |
| SW | 542 | 24 | 23 | +153.9% ▲ |
| CR | 532 | 19 | 28 | +214.6% ▲ |
| FY | 471 | 15 | 31 | +252.8% ▲ |
| L | 467 | 20 | 23 | +162.9% ▲ |
| CM | 464 | 17 | 27 | +206.7% ▲ |
| OL | 448 | 21 | 21 | +139.3% ▲ |
| NN | 441 | 22 | 20 | +124.7% ▲ |
| GL | 438 | 18 | 24 | +173.0% ▲ |
| NG | 399 | 22 | 18 | +103.4% ▲ |
| S | 371 | 11 | 34 | +278.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| COMMUNITY NURSING | 529 |
| ADULT COMMUNITY NURSING | 518 |
| ST HELENS OUT OF HOSPITAL SERVICE | 346 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Dressings
- Section: Arm Sling/Bandages
- Paragraph: Arm Sling/Bandages
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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.