Acetylcysteine
Miscellaneous ophthalmic preparations | Eye
Items (National)
28.3K
NHS Cost
£2.9M
Practices
2,797
Avg per Practice
10
Overview
Acetylcysteine is prescribed by 2,797 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 28,344 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,882,712 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Eye, Section Miscellaneous ophthalmic preparations.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | 675 | 40 | 17 | +67.3% ▲ |
| B | 643 | 36 | 18 | +77.2% ▲ |
| BD | 640 | 23 | 28 | +175.2% ▲ |
| PE | 621 | 30 | 21 | +105.0% ▲ |
| S | 549 | 26 | 21 | +108.9% ▲ |
| N | 484 | 21 | 23 | +127.7% ▲ |
| EX | 466 | 23 | 20 | +101.0% ▲ |
| SW | 446 | 26 | 17 | +70.3% ▲ |
| DN | 425 | 23 | 19 | +83.2% ▲ |
| NE | 418 | 24 | 17 | +72.3% ▲ |
| SO | 402 | 21 | 19 | +89.1% ▲ |
| TN | 402 | 21 | 19 | +89.1% ▲ |
| SE | 389 | 21 | 19 | +83.2% ▲ |
| BH | 385 | 18 | 21 | +111.9% ▲ |
| IP | 385 | 21 | 18 | +81.2% ▲ |
| HA | 378 | 20 | 19 | +87.1% ▲ |
| SN | 355 | 19 | 19 | +85.1% ▲ |
| NG | 347 | 24 | 15 | +43.6% ▲ |
| ME | 328 | 17 | 19 | +91.1% ▲ |
| UB | 314 | 18 | 17 | +72.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 129 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 123 |
| THE RIDGE MEDICAL PRACT. | 74 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Eye
- Section: Miscellaneous ophthalmic preparations
- Paragraph: Tear deficiency, eye lubricant and astringent
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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.