Acitretin
Preparations for eczema and psoriasis | Skin
Items (National)
7,768
NHS Cost
£297.5K
Practices
598
Avg per Practice
13
Overview
Acitretin is prescribed by 598 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 7,768 items were prescribed at a total cost of £297,501 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Skin, Section Preparations for eczema and psoriasis.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | 793 | 6 | 132 | +916.9% ▲ |
| BD | 618 | 6 | 103 | +692.3% ▲ |
| DN | 328 | 3 | 109 | +740.8% ▲ |
| B | 321 | 8 | 40 | +208.5% ▲ |
| WF | 276 | 2 | 138 | +961.5% ▲ |
| SY | 221 | 1 | 221 | +1,600.0% ▲ |
| CM | 218 | 10 | 22 | +67.7% ▲ |
| TN | 205 | 9 | 23 | +75.4% ▲ |
| WS | 185 | 6 | 31 | +136.9% ▲ |
| CT | 164 | 4 | 41 | +215.4% ▲ |
| WR | 162 | 8 | 20 | +56.2% ▲ |
| LN | 148 | 4 | 37 | +184.6% ▲ |
| E | 131 | 3 | 44 | +236.2% ▲ |
| SG | 131 | 4 | 33 | +152.3% ▲ |
| WA | 129 | 1 | 129 | +892.3% ▲ |
| SW | 121 | 4 | 30 | +133.1% ▲ |
| IG | 108 | 2 | 54 | +315.4% ▲ |
| SO | 106 | 8 | 13 | +2.3% ▲ |
| PE | 102 | 5 | 20 | +56.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| WEST KENT DERMATOLOGY | 498 |
| BIRSTALL DERMATOLOGY GPSI | 254 |
| BRADFORD DERMATOLOGY SERVICE | 226 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Skin
- Section: Preparations for eczema and psoriasis
- Paragraph: Preparations for psoriasis
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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.