Biphasic insulin aspart
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (National)
661.0K
NHS Cost
£32.2M
Practices
6,510
Avg per Practice
102
Overview
Biphasic insulin aspart is prescribed by 6,510 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 661,023 items were prescribed at a total cost of £32,199,151 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Drugs used in diabetes.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53,075
Jun 2026
49,533
Jun 2026
53,769
Jun 2026
51,532
Jun 2026
49,788
Jun 2026
52,479
Jun 2026
49,407
Jun 2026
51,668
Jun 2026
51,354
Jun 2026
45,580
Jun 2026
47,612
Jun 2026
48,418
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 40.1K | 256 | 157 | +54.5% ▲ |
| DN | 23.8K | 89 | 267 | +163.2% ▲ |
| E | 19.2K | 130 | 147 | +45.2% ▲ |
| ST | 18.8K | 86 | 219 | +115.3% ▲ |
| NG | 17.4K | 137 | 127 | +25.4% ▲ |
| S | 17.2K | 153 | 113 | +10.9% ▲ |
| LE | 15.9K | 121 | 132 | +29.9% ▲ |
| CV | 15.9K | 108 | 148 | +45.3% ▲ |
| L | 15.8K | 143 | 110 | +8.6% ▲ |
| PE | 15.0K | 90 | 166 | +63.9% ▲ |
| WS | 13.8K | 73 | 190 | +86.8% ▲ |
| WV | 13.8K | 53 | 260 | +156.2% ▲ |
| M | 13.0K | 161 | 81 | -20.4% ▼ |
| WA | 12.9K | 86 | 150 | +47.7% ▲ |
| CH | 11.6K | 67 | 173 | +70.0% ▲ |
| ME | 10.5K | 67 | 156 | +54.1% ▲ |
| CM | 9,719 | 66 | 147 | +45.1% ▲ |
| NE | 9,678 | 127 | 76 | -24.9% ▼ |
| SE | 9,384 | 105 | 89 | -11.9% ▼ |
| OL | 9,259 | 70 | 132 | +30.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE ROXTON PRACTICE | 2,034 |
| HEALTH AND BEYOND | 1,483 |
| TELDOC | 1,350 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Drugs used in diabetes
- Paragraph: Insulin
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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.