Beclometasone dipropionate
Corticosteroids (respiratory) | Respiratory System
Items (National)
13.3M
NHS Cost
£308.9M
Practices
7,547
Avg per Practice
1,761
Overview
Beclometasone dipropionate is prescribed by 7,547 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 13,287,782 items were prescribed at a total cost of £308,866,345 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Respiratory System, Section Corticosteroids (respiratory).
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,141,638
Jun 2026
1,069,688
Jun 2026
1,145,397
Jun 2026
1,065,385
Jun 2026
1,076,915
Jun 2026
1,160,509
Jun 2026
1,121,081
Jun 2026
1,159,536
Jun 2026
1,172,738
Jun 2026
1,021,102
Jun 2026
1,077,305
Jun 2026
1,064,171
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 546.7K | 285 | 1,918 | +9.0% ▲ |
| S | 398.6K | 187 | 2,131 | +21.1% ▲ |
| NG | 352.1K | 146 | 2,412 | +37.0% ▲ |
| M | 338.5K | 195 | 1,736 | -1.4% vs avg |
| LE | 309.7K | 137 | 2,260 | +28.4% ▲ |
| PE | 290.4K | 100 | 2,904 | +64.9% ▲ |
| L | 272.1K | 156 | 1,744 | -0.9% vs avg |
| DN | 253.3K | 98 | 2,584 | +46.8% ▲ |
| CV | 239.6K | 123 | 1,948 | +10.6% ▲ |
| NE | 233.8K | 152 | 1,538 | -12.7% ▼ |
| ST | 229.4K | 94 | 2,440 | +38.6% ▲ |
| DE | 221.7K | 92 | 2,410 | +36.9% ▲ |
| E | 205.1K | 159 | 1,290 | -26.7% ▼ |
| BB | 196.8K | 72 | 2,734 | +55.3% ▲ |
| IP | 195.6K | 64 | 3,056 | +73.6% ▲ |
| RG | 194.2K | 71 | 2,735 | +55.3% ▲ |
| NR | 191.5K | 75 | 2,554 | +45.0% ▲ |
| WA | 189.2K | 94 | 2,013 | +14.3% ▲ |
| PO | 188.1K | 69 | 2,726 | +54.8% ▲ |
| SE | 188.0K | 123 | 1,528 | -13.2% ▼ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 22,325 |
| BAY MEDICAL GROUP | 18,554 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 16,420 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Respiratory System
- Section: Corticosteroids (respiratory)
- Paragraph: Corticosteroids (respiratory)
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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.