Aspirin
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
55.0K
NHS Cost
£210.7K
Practices
5,601
Avg per Practice
10
Overview
Aspirin is prescribed by 5,601 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 55,043 items were prescribed at a total cost of £210,729 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Analgesics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 2,208 | 93 | 24 | +141.8% ▲ |
| NE | 1,355 | 55 | 25 | +151.0% ▲ |
| BS | 1,283 | 57 | 23 | +129.6% ▲ |
| M | 1,177 | 63 | 19 | +90.8% ▲ |
| EX | 1,101 | 41 | 27 | +174.5% ▲ |
| NR | 950 | 40 | 24 | +142.9% ▲ |
| PO | 915 | 40 | 23 | +133.7% ▲ |
| LS | 861 | 42 | 21 | +109.2% ▲ |
| PE | 835 | 32 | 26 | +166.3% ▲ |
| DN | 818 | 31 | 26 | +169.4% ▲ |
| PL | 763 | 33 | 23 | +135.7% ▲ |
| RG | 754 | 36 | 21 | +113.3% ▲ |
| NG | 743 | 40 | 19 | +89.8% ▲ |
| E | 724 | 34 | 21 | +117.3% ▲ |
| LE | 695 | 36 | 19 | +96.9% ▲ |
| SO | 668 | 32 | 21 | +113.3% ▲ |
| B | 657 | 35 | 19 | +91.8% ▲ |
| BD | 633 | 23 | 28 | +180.6% ▲ |
| NN | 633 | 31 | 20 | +108.2% ▲ |
| N | 619 | 25 | 25 | +153.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 118 |
| TOWER FAMILY HEALTHCARE | 99 |
| BEDWORTH HEALTH CENTRE | 90 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Analgesics
- Paragraph: Non-opioid analgesics and compound preparations
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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.