Balsalazide sodium
Chronic bowel disorders | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
37.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5M
Practices
2,485
Avg per Practice
15
Overview
Balsalazide sodium is prescribed by 2,485 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 37,014 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,524,677 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Chronic bowel disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 5,782 | 122 | 47 | +218.1% ▲ |
| ST | 2,145 | 62 | 35 | +132.2% ▲ |
| S | 1,687 | 65 | 26 | +74.5% ▲ |
| TS | 1,318 | 44 | 30 | +101.3% ▲ |
| DH | 763 | 18 | 42 | +184.6% ▲ |
| M | 609 | 30 | 20 | +36.2% ▲ |
| NG | 542 | 32 | 17 | +13.4% ▲ |
| PO | 538 | 25 | 22 | +44.3% ▲ |
| PE | 516 | 23 | 22 | +50.3% ▲ |
| SR | 511 | 18 | 28 | +90.6% ▲ |
| YO | 482 | 24 | 20 | +34.9% ▲ |
| DN | 458 | 23 | 20 | +33.6% ▲ |
| HA | 449 | 15 | 30 | +100.7% ▲ |
| TN | 445 | 23 | 19 | +29.5% ▲ |
| L | 444 | 26 | 17 | +14.8% ▲ |
| CW | 435 | 17 | 26 | +71.8% ▲ |
| FY | 434 | 18 | 24 | +61.7% ▲ |
| WA | 432 | 22 | 20 | +31.5% ▲ |
| CO | 428 | 20 | 21 | +43.6% ▲ |
| B | 420 | 23 | 18 | +22.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| CENTRAL SURGERY | 171 |
| WOODLANDS PARK HEALTH CTR | 161 |
| BEWICKE MEDICAL CENTRE | 143 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Chronic bowel disorders
- Paragraph: Aminosalicylates
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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.