Arm Sling/Bandages | Dressings
Items (National)
161.9K
NHS Cost
£2.7M
Practices
5,003
Avg per Practice
32
Overview
is prescribed by 5,003 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 161,880 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,695,012 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Dressings, Section Arm Sling/Bandages.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
9,114
Jun 2026
8,600
Jun 2026
9,634
Jun 2026
9,178
Jun 2026
9,197
Jun 2026
9,683
Jun 2026
8,834
Jun 2026
8,446
Jun 2026
9,422
Jun 2026
7,728
Jun 2026
8,138
Jun 2026
7,734
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 8,335 | 78 | 107 | +229.9% ▲ |
| B | 5,466 | 101 | 54 | +67.0% ▲ |
| CV | 5,190 | 87 | 60 | +84.3% ▲ |
| DN | 4,669 | 75 | 62 | +92.3% ▲ |
| NG | 4,617 | 104 | 44 | +37.0% ▲ |
| PO | 4,434 | 42 | 106 | +225.9% ▲ |
| SS | 4,341 | 41 | 106 | +226.9% ▲ |
| SW | 4,291 | 67 | 64 | +97.5% ▲ |
| EX | 3,966 | 57 | 70 | +114.8% ▲ |
| M | 3,876 | 51 | 76 | +134.6% ▲ |
| BN | 3,493 | 45 | 78 | +139.5% ▲ |
| FY | 3,213 | 27 | 119 | +267.3% ▲ |
| WN | 3,211 | 17 | 189 | +483.0% ▲ |
| LA | 3,085 | 24 | 129 | +296.6% ▲ |
| CR | 3,024 | 44 | 69 | +112.0% ▲ |
| TN | 2,981 | 54 | 55 | +70.4% ▲ |
| SG | 2,537 | 25 | 102 | +213.3% ▲ |
| CM | 2,494 | 38 | 66 | +102.5% ▲ |
| PR | 2,431 | 23 | 106 | +226.2% ▲ |
| WA | 2,226 | 30 | 74 | +129.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| PRIMARY CARE PRESCRIBING - STH EMPLOYED | 5,714 |
| WWL COMMUNITY NURSES | 2,925 |
| NON MEDICAL PRESCRIBING SOUTHEND CCG | 2,835 |
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.