Skin Closure Strips, Sterile | Dressings
Items (National)
80.5K
NHS Cost
£82.3K
Practices
2,258
Avg per Practice
36
Overview
is prescribed by 2,258 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 80,520 items were prescribed at a total cost of £82,309 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Dressings, Section Skin Closure Strips, Sterile.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 3,879 | 32 | 121 | +239.5% ▲ |
| BS | 3,540 | 45 | 79 | +120.4% ▲ |
| BA | 2,719 | 21 | 130 | +262.7% ▲ |
| GL | 2,675 | 37 | 72 | +102.5% ▲ |
| B | 2,414 | 33 | 73 | +105.0% ▲ |
| SN | 2,065 | 20 | 103 | +189.4% ▲ |
| OX | 1,822 | 10 | 182 | +410.4% ▲ |
| NN | 1,810 | 24 | 75 | +111.2% ▲ |
| LS | 1,794 | 21 | 85 | +139.2% ▲ |
| EX | 1,684 | 26 | 65 | +81.5% ▲ |
| YO | 1,620 | 18 | 90 | +152.1% ▲ |
| BB | 1,506 | 8 | 188 | +427.5% ▲ |
| DE | 1,474 | 24 | 61 | +72.0% ▲ |
| PO | 1,431 | 18 | 80 | +122.7% ▲ |
| TA | 1,424 | 12 | 119 | +232.5% ▲ |
| NG | 1,397 | 36 | 39 | +8.7% ▲ |
| BN | 1,382 | 24 | 58 | +61.3% ▲ |
| BH | 1,305 | 18 | 73 | +103.1% ▲ |
| RG | 1,268 | 13 | 98 | +173.1% ▲ |
| ST | 1,265 | 13 | 97 | +172.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE | 940 |
| HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP | 937 |
| FORGE HEALTH GROUP | 760 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Dressings
- Section: Skin Closure Strips, Sterile
- Paragraph: Skin Closure Strips, Sterile
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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.