Arm Sling/Bandages | Dressings
Items (National)
38.2K
NHS Cost
£2.7M
Practices
2,172
Avg per Practice
18
Overview
is prescribed by 2,172 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 38,163 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,712,031 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 2,396 | 30 | 80 | +354.0% ▲ |
| HX | 1,982 | 1 | 1,982 | +11,161.4% ▲ |
| B | 1,911 | 18 | 106 | +503.4% ▲ |
| TS | 1,869 | 48 | 39 | +121.0% ▲ |
| PO | 1,614 | 32 | 50 | +186.4% ▲ |
| PL | 1,085 | 7 | 155 | +780.7% ▲ |
| SE | 959 | 20 | 48 | +172.7% ▲ |
| YO | 938 | 21 | 45 | +154.0% ▲ |
| GL | 937 | 32 | 29 | +66.5% ▲ |
| DN | 902 | 21 | 43 | +144.3% ▲ |
| SW | 868 | 28 | 31 | +76.1% ▲ |
| S | 855 | 6 | 143 | +709.7% ▲ |
| BN | 825 | 26 | 32 | +80.1% ▲ |
| WA | 821 | 15 | 55 | +210.8% ▲ |
| CV | 812 | 36 | 23 | +28.4% ▲ |
| SS | 810 | 2 | 405 | +2,201.1% ▲ |
| LA | 726 | 10 | 73 | +312.5% ▲ |
| TN | 714 | 25 | 29 | +62.5% ▲ |
| M | 673 | 11 | 61 | +247.7% ▲ |
| CT | 501 | 22 | 23 | +29.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| CALDERDALE COMMUNITY SERVICES | 1,982 |
| BCHC MEDICINES MANAGEMENT | 978 |
| PRIMARY CARE PRESCRIBING - STH EMPLOYED | 689 |
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.