Surgical Adhesive Tape | Dressings
Items (National)
173.5K
NHS Cost
£570.3K
Practices
5,990
Avg per Practice
29
Overview
is prescribed by 5,990 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 173,480 items were prescribed at a total cost of £570,293 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Dressings, Section Surgical Adhesive Tape.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
8,074
Jun 2026
7,824
Jun 2026
8,590
Jun 2026
7,994
Jun 2026
7,895
Jun 2026
8,312
Jun 2026
7,699
Jun 2026
7,415
Jun 2026
8,349
Jun 2026
6,812
Jun 2026
7,067
Jun 2026
6,878
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 14.0K | 181 | 77 | +166.2% ▲ |
| S | 6,828 | 92 | 74 | +155.9% ▲ |
| SW | 5,448 | 85 | 64 | +121.0% ▲ |
| SE | 4,550 | 72 | 63 | +117.9% ▲ |
| GL | 3,544 | 61 | 58 | +100.3% ▲ |
| SS | 3,491 | 37 | 94 | +225.5% ▲ |
| M | 3,382 | 96 | 35 | +21.4% ▲ |
| BN | 3,240 | 54 | 60 | +106.9% ▲ |
| TS | 3,117 | 67 | 47 | +60.3% ▲ |
| CR | 3,033 | 42 | 72 | +149.0% ▲ |
| CV | 3,029 | 86 | 35 | +21.4% ▲ |
| PO | 2,983 | 45 | 66 | +128.6% ▲ |
| DN | 2,968 | 61 | 49 | +67.9% ▲ |
| WN | 2,838 | 21 | 135 | +365.9% ▲ |
| WS | 2,788 | 57 | 49 | +68.6% ▲ |
| NG | 2,669 | 87 | 31 | +5.9% ▲ |
| EX | 2,615 | 54 | 48 | +66.9% ▲ |
| N | 2,416 | 80 | 30 | +4.1% ▲ |
| FY | 2,329 | 29 | 80 | +176.9% ▲ |
| BH | 2,320 | 46 | 50 | +73.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BCHC MEDICINES MANAGEMENT | 5,541 |
| PRIMARY CARE PRESCRIBING - STH EMPLOYED | 4,225 |
| WWL COMMUNITY NURSES | 2,479 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Dressings
- Section: Surgical Adhesive Tape
- Paragraph: Surgical Adhesive Tape
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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.