Acarbose
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (National)
19.7K
NHS Cost
£463.4K
Practices
1,690
Avg per Practice
12
Overview
Acarbose is prescribed by 1,690 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 19,729 items were prescribed at a total cost of £463,394 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Drugs used in diabetes.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 963 | 22 | 44 | +274.4% ▲ |
| HA | 561 | 13 | 43 | +269.2% ▲ |
| BL | 504 | 18 | 28 | +139.3% ▲ |
| TS | 464 | 19 | 24 | +108.5% ▲ |
| S | 461 | 20 | 23 | +97.4% ▲ |
| NE | 431 | 16 | 27 | +129.9% ▲ |
| N | 427 | 13 | 33 | +180.3% ▲ |
| NW | 415 | 11 | 38 | +222.2% ▲ |
| RG | 377 | 17 | 22 | +89.7% ▲ |
| ST | 347 | 18 | 19 | +65.0% ▲ |
| SW | 332 | 11 | 30 | +158.1% ▲ |
| PE | 304 | 19 | 16 | +36.8% ▲ |
| PO | 301 | 12 | 25 | +114.5% ▲ |
| GU | 293 | 16 | 18 | +56.4% ▲ |
| WF | 292 | 13 | 23 | +92.3% ▲ |
| SR | 279 | 6 | 47 | +297.4% ▲ |
| SE | 276 | 8 | 35 | +194.9% ▲ |
| IG | 271 | 5 | 54 | +363.2% ▲ |
| M | 269 | 14 | 19 | +64.1% ▲ |
| PR | 255 | 12 | 21 | +82.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| NEASDEN MEDICAL CENTRE | 192 |
| HATCH END MEDICAL CENTRE | 187 |
| CRANFORD MEDICAL CENTRE | 132 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Drugs used in diabetes
- Paragraph: Antidiabetic drugs
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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.