Baclofen
Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
1.4M
NHS Cost
£4.0M
Practices
6,849
Avg per Practice
200
Overview
Baclofen is prescribed by 6,849 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,372,010 items were prescribed at a total cost of £4,016,687 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
112,930
Jun 2026
106,767
Jun 2026
116,690
Jun 2026
111,739
Jun 2026
109,360
Jun 2026
116,247
Jun 2026
110,848
Jun 2026
114,814
Jun 2026
117,277
Jun 2026
105,033
Jun 2026
111,190
Jun 2026
112,801
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 58.6K | 173 | 339 | +69.2% ▲ |
| NE | 48.3K | 139 | 348 | +73.6% ▲ |
| DE | 37.8K | 84 | 450 | +124.6% ▲ |
| PE | 34.1K | 93 | 366 | +82.9% ▲ |
| TS | 33.6K | 77 | 436 | +117.6% ▲ |
| B | 33.4K | 244 | 137 | -31.6% ▼ |
| NG | 28.7K | 138 | 208 | +4.0% ▲ |
| DN | 27.0K | 88 | 307 | +53.3% ▲ |
| NR | 26.2K | 77 | 340 | +69.8% ▲ |
| NN | 25.4K | 68 | 374 | +86.6% ▲ |
| M | 23.8K | 170 | 140 | -30.1% ▼ |
| MK | 23.2K | 48 | 484 | +141.8% ▲ |
| L | 23.2K | 143 | 162 | -19.1% ▼ |
| N | 22.4K | 117 | 191 | -4.5% ▼ |
| SE | 21.9K | 113 | 194 | -3.1% ▼ |
| ST | 21.4K | 85 | 252 | +25.9% ▲ |
| LE | 21.0K | 121 | 174 | -13.2% ▼ |
| BN | 21.0K | 72 | 292 | +45.9% ▲ |
| RG | 20.5K | 69 | 297 | +48.5% ▲ |
| ME | 19.5K | 68 | 287 | +43.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 3,381 |
| MARISCO MEDICAL PRACTICE | 3,137 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 3,125 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- Section: Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders
- Paragraph: Skeletal muscle relaxants
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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.