Benzoyl peroxide
Acne and rosacea | Skin
Items (National)
87.4K
NHS Cost
£718.7K
Practices
6,200
Avg per Practice
14
Overview
Benzoyl peroxide is prescribed by 6,200 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 87,371 items were prescribed at a total cost of £718,680 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Skin, Section Acne and rosacea.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 4,003 | 122 | 33 | +132.6% ▲ |
| NE | 3,760 | 107 | 35 | +148.9% ▲ |
| B | 3,666 | 138 | 27 | +88.7% ▲ |
| M | 3,149 | 117 | 27 | +90.8% ▲ |
| E | 1,696 | 73 | 23 | +64.5% ▲ |
| NG | 1,606 | 76 | 21 | +49.6% ▲ |
| N | 1,593 | 69 | 23 | +63.8% ▲ |
| BS | 1,590 | 62 | 26 | +81.6% ▲ |
| YO | 1,568 | 40 | 39 | +178.0% ▲ |
| LS | 1,435 | 56 | 26 | +81.6% ▲ |
| L | 1,421 | 64 | 22 | +57.4% ▲ |
| DN | 1,403 | 53 | 27 | +87.9% ▲ |
| DE | 1,194 | 55 | 22 | +53.9% ▲ |
| EX | 1,147 | 42 | 27 | +93.6% ▲ |
| CV | 1,062 | 47 | 23 | +60.3% ▲ |
| TS | 1,059 | 45 | 24 | +66.7% ▲ |
| ST | 1,046 | 44 | 24 | +68.8% ▲ |
| SK | 1,030 | 46 | 22 | +58.9% ▲ |
| PE | 1,022 | 51 | 20 | +41.8% ▲ |
| RG | 916 | 36 | 25 | +80.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 197 |
| PRIORY MEDICAL GROUP | 196 |
| WESTBURY MEDICAL CENTRE | 162 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Skin
- Section: Acne and rosacea
- Paragraph: Topical preparations for acne
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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.