Arm Sling/Bandages | Dressings
Items (National)
172.8K
NHS Cost
£2.0M
Practices
4,664
Avg per Practice
37
Overview
is prescribed by 4,664 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 172,775 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,026,557 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Dressings, Section Arm Sling/Bandages.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
10,699
Jun 2026
10,071
Jun 2026
11,060
Jun 2026
10,582
Jun 2026
10,799
Jun 2026
11,429
Jun 2026
10,555
Jun 2026
9,953
Jun 2026
11,221
Jun 2026
9,268
Jun 2026
9,582
Jun 2026
9,013
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN | 7,342 | 71 | 103 | +179.5% ▲ |
| B | 7,102 | 39 | 182 | +392.2% ▲ |
| SW | 6,758 | 74 | 91 | +146.8% ▲ |
| S | 6,587 | 57 | 116 | +212.4% ▲ |
| SE | 5,705 | 50 | 114 | +208.4% ▲ |
| NG | 4,271 | 101 | 42 | +14.3% ▲ |
| SS | 4,185 | 29 | 144 | +290.0% ▲ |
| EX | 4,021 | 55 | 73 | +97.6% ▲ |
| BN | 3,967 | 46 | 86 | +133.0% ▲ |
| GL | 3,841 | 56 | 69 | +85.4% ▲ |
| TN | 3,689 | 53 | 70 | +88.1% ▲ |
| WA | 3,578 | 37 | 97 | +161.4% ▲ |
| CR | 3,470 | 44 | 79 | +113.2% ▲ |
| M | 3,174 | 48 | 66 | +78.6% ▲ |
| WS | 3,164 | 37 | 86 | +131.1% ▲ |
| WN | 2,891 | 12 | 241 | +551.1% ▲ |
| BH | 2,749 | 43 | 64 | +72.7% ▲ |
| LA | 2,518 | 22 | 115 | +209.5% ▲ |
| PL | 2,516 | 31 | 81 | +119.5% ▲ |
| PO | 2,498 | 32 | 78 | +111.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| PRIMARY CARE PRESCRIBING - STH EMPLOYED | 4,466 |
| ADULT COMMUNITY NURSING | 3,776 |
| BCHC MEDICINES MANAGEMENT | 3,553 |
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.