Anal Irrigation System | Appliances
Items (National)
197.4K
NHS Cost
£37.9M
Practices
5,526
Avg per Practice
36
Overview
is prescribed by 5,526 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 197,359 items were prescribed at a total cost of £37,910,215 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Appliances, Section Anal Irrigation System.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
8,607
Jun 2026
8,361
Jun 2026
9,173
Jun 2026
8,992
Jun 2026
8,985
Jun 2026
9,919
Jun 2026
9,074
Jun 2026
9,603
Jun 2026
9,798
Jun 2026
8,958
Jun 2026
9,599
Jun 2026
9,404
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | 6,568 | 127 | 52 | +44.8% ▲ |
| NE | 6,354 | 121 | 53 | +47.1% ▲ |
| B | 6,123 | 156 | 39 | +10.1% ▲ |
| LS | 5,918 | 77 | 77 | +115.4% ▲ |
| BS | 4,611 | 74 | 62 | +74.5% ▲ |
| S | 4,510 | 96 | 47 | +31.7% ▲ |
| LE | 3,806 | 94 | 41 | +13.4% ▲ |
| OX | 3,625 | 51 | 71 | +99.2% ▲ |
| SE | 3,592 | 84 | 43 | +19.9% ▲ |
| GL | 3,549 | 59 | 60 | +68.6% ▲ |
| E | 3,091 | 94 | 33 | -7.8% ▼ |
| RG | 2,982 | 38 | 79 | +119.9% ▲ |
| BN | 2,915 | 62 | 47 | +31.7% ▲ |
| M | 2,842 | 73 | 39 | +9.0% ▲ |
| TS | 2,809 | 61 | 46 | +28.9% ▲ |
| SW | 2,789 | 79 | 35 | -1.1% vs avg |
| CM | 2,769 | 59 | 47 | +31.4% ▲ |
| SS | 2,756 | 61 | 45 | +26.6% ▲ |
| WA | 2,751 | 65 | 42 | +18.5% ▲ |
| PE | 2,634 | 75 | 35 | -1.7% vs avg |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| NHS ROTHERHAM CONTINENCE DEPT | 1,193 |
| APPLIANCE PRESCRIPTION SERVICE | 1,018 |
| SOUTH COUNTY CONTINENCE PRESCRIPTION SER | 809 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Appliances
- Section: Anal Irrigation System
- Paragraph: Anal Irrigation System
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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.