Aspirin
Antiplatelet drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
20.2M
NHS Cost
£13.9M
Practices
7,198
Avg per Practice
2,806
Overview
Aspirin is prescribed by 7,198 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 20,200,706 items were prescribed at a total cost of £13,905,060 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Antiplatelet drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,735,494
Jun 2026
1,615,707
Jun 2026
1,757,748
Jun 2026
1,702,043
Jun 2026
1,647,704
Jun 2026
1,742,685
Jun 2026
1,668,353
Jun 2026
1,716,226
Jun 2026
1,737,351
Jun 2026
1,557,802
Jun 2026
1,647,123
Jun 2026
1,666,224
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 639.0K | 175 | 3,652 | +30.1% ▲ |
| B | 625.9K | 265 | 2,362 | -15.8% ▼ |
| NE | 569.9K | 142 | 4,014 | +43.0% ▲ |
| PE | 511.1K | 94 | 5,437 | +93.7% ▲ |
| M | 484.8K | 178 | 2,724 | -2.9% ▼ |
| E | 426.9K | 144 | 2,965 | +5.6% ▲ |
| NG | 414.6K | 139 | 2,983 | +6.3% ▲ |
| LE | 357.8K | 127 | 2,818 | +0.4% vs avg |
| DN | 353.3K | 89 | 3,970 | +41.5% ▲ |
| L | 343.5K | 147 | 2,336 | -16.7% ▼ |
| LS | 299.0K | 92 | 3,250 | +15.8% ▲ |
| N | 296.2K | 120 | 2,468 | -12.1% ▼ |
| NR | 293.1K | 73 | 4,014 | +43.0% ▲ |
| CV | 288.2K | 111 | 2,597 | -7.5% ▼ |
| PO | 283.0K | 65 | 4,353 | +55.1% ▲ |
| TS | 281.0K | 75 | 3,747 | +33.5% ▲ |
| BN | 278.9K | 79 | 3,530 | +25.8% ▲ |
| NN | 277.6K | 66 | 4,206 | +49.9% ▲ |
| SW | 270.2K | 118 | 2,290 | -18.4% ▼ |
| IP | 270.0K | 62 | 4,355 | +55.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 34,576 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 29,624 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 25,368 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Antiplatelet drugs
- Paragraph: Antiplatelet 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.