Alverine citrate
Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
214.5K
NHS Cost
£892.6K
Practices
5,184
Avg per Practice
41
Overview
Alverine citrate is prescribed by 5,184 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 214,517 items were prescribed at a total cost of £892,608 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13,220
Jun 2026
12,520
Jun 2026
13,598
Jun 2026
13,046
Jun 2026
12,773
Jun 2026
13,524
Jun 2026
12,747
Jun 2026
13,227
Jun 2026
13,260
Jun 2026
11,797
Jun 2026
12,523
Jun 2026
11,798
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | 11.4K | 132 | 86 | +108.7% ▲ |
| S | 10.2K | 136 | 75 | +81.9% ▲ |
| M | 9,150 | 138 | 66 | +60.1% ▲ |
| WA | 8,151 | 78 | 105 | +152.4% ▲ |
| NR | 7,853 | 73 | 108 | +159.9% ▲ |
| B | 5,954 | 128 | 47 | +12.3% ▲ |
| CH | 5,802 | 60 | 97 | +133.6% ▲ |
| DN | 5,494 | 64 | 86 | +107.2% ▲ |
| BD | 4,417 | 51 | 87 | +109.2% ▲ |
| BB | 3,776 | 55 | 69 | +65.9% ▲ |
| NE | 3,727 | 69 | 54 | +30.4% ▲ |
| ST | 3,588 | 62 | 58 | +39.9% ▲ |
| OL | 3,567 | 52 | 69 | +65.7% ▲ |
| PR | 3,460 | 50 | 69 | +67.1% ▲ |
| NN | 3,360 | 56 | 60 | +44.9% ▲ |
| CV | 3,330 | 77 | 43 | +4.3% ▲ |
| PE | 3,329 | 67 | 50 | +20.0% ▲ |
| WV | 3,300 | 44 | 75 | +81.2% ▲ |
| HU | 3,135 | 33 | 95 | +129.5% ▲ |
| LE | 3,119 | 75 | 42 | +0.5% vs avg |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BAY MEDICAL GROUP | 663 |
| WENSUM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE | 600 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (HULL) | 488 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility
- Paragraph: Antispasmodics and other drugs altering gut motility
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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.