Surgical Sutures | Dressings
Items (National)
5,870
NHS Cost
£15.7K
Practices
273
Avg per Practice
22
Overview
is prescribed by 273 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 5,870 items were prescribed at a total cost of £15,684 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Dressings, Section Surgical Sutures.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN | 752 | 11 | 68 | +218.1% ▲ |
| ME | 530 | 2 | 265 | +1,132.6% ▲ |
| TN | 355 | 2 | 178 | +725.6% ▲ |
| SS | 328 | 5 | 66 | +205.1% ▲ |
| NN | 246 | 3 | 82 | +281.4% ▲ |
| GL | 231 | 3 | 77 | +258.1% ▲ |
| B | 164 | 5 | 33 | +52.6% ▲ |
| BH | 149 | 3 | 50 | +131.2% ▲ |
| BB | 134 | 2 | 67 | +211.6% ▲ |
| NG | 125 | 2 | 63 | +190.7% ▲ |
| WF | 121 | 3 | 40 | +87.4% ▲ |
| GU | 113 | 2 | 57 | +162.8% ▲ |
| HD | 107 | 4 | 27 | +24.7% ▲ |
| SE | 104 | 3 | 35 | +61.4% ▲ |
| LS | 103 | 2 | 52 | +139.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THORNHILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE | 495 |
| WEALD VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE - HAWKHURST | 345 |
| WOODFIELD MEDICAL | 281 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Dressings
- Section: Surgical Sutures
- Paragraph: Surgical Sutures
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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.