Atropine sulfate
Mydriatics and cycloplegics | Eye
Items (National)
59.4K
NHS Cost
£4.1M
Practices
4,660
Avg per Practice
13
Overview
Atropine sulfate is prescribed by 4,660 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 59,373 items were prescribed at a total cost of £4,103,549 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Eye, Section Mydriatics and cycloplegics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 1,780 | 83 | 21 | +68.5% ▲ |
| S | 1,435 | 70 | 21 | +61.4% ▲ |
| NG | 1,372 | 56 | 25 | +92.9% ▲ |
| N | 1,308 | 54 | 24 | +90.6% ▲ |
| M | 1,255 | 64 | 20 | +54.3% ▲ |
| BD | 1,111 | 37 | 30 | +136.2% ▲ |
| E | 1,096 | 56 | 20 | +54.3% ▲ |
| NE | 1,090 | 57 | 19 | +50.4% ▲ |
| DN | 1,014 | 41 | 25 | +94.5% ▲ |
| RG | 975 | 35 | 28 | +119.7% ▲ |
| NR | 968 | 40 | 24 | +90.6% ▲ |
| PE | 910 | 39 | 23 | +83.5% ▲ |
| WA | 816 | 38 | 22 | +69.3% ▲ |
| BB | 804 | 31 | 26 | +103.9% ▲ |
| L | 789 | 42 | 19 | +48.0% ▲ |
| SE | 785 | 37 | 21 | +66.9% ▲ |
| LE | 784 | 38 | 21 | +62.2% ▲ |
| NN | 780 | 31 | 25 | +98.4% ▲ |
| OL | 779 | 30 | 26 | +104.7% ▲ |
| SK | 765 | 37 | 21 | +63.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 161 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 157 |
| SWAN MEDICAL GROUP | 136 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Eye
- Section: Mydriatics and cycloplegics
- Paragraph: Mydriatics and cycloplegics
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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.