Biphasic isophane insulin
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (National)
697.3K
NHS Cost
£23.8M
Practices
6,250
Avg per Practice
112
Overview
Biphasic isophane insulin is prescribed by 6,250 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 697,267 items were prescribed at a total cost of £23,767,456 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Drugs used in diabetes.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55,481
Jun 2026
51,276
Jun 2026
55,966
Jun 2026
54,217
Jun 2026
52,261
Jun 2026
55,173
Jun 2026
52,365
Jun 2026
54,908
Jun 2026
54,742
Jun 2026
48,536
Jun 2026
51,186
Jun 2026
52,069
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 53.6K | 142 | 378 | +238.4% ▲ |
| S | 39.6K | 163 | 243 | +117.5% ▲ |
| TS | 31.6K | 75 | 422 | +277.7% ▲ |
| NN | 29.7K | 67 | 443 | +297.2% ▲ |
| NG | 25.4K | 136 | 187 | +67.5% ▲ |
| BD | 20.4K | 57 | 358 | +220.9% ▲ |
| E | 17.6K | 131 | 135 | +20.7% ▲ |
| LE | 16.5K | 121 | 136 | +22.1% ▲ |
| NR | 15.6K | 74 | 211 | +88.7% ▲ |
| IP | 15.5K | 60 | 259 | +132.2% ▲ |
| B | 14.2K | 214 | 66 | -40.7% ▼ |
| DE | 14.1K | 81 | 174 | +56.1% ▲ |
| PE | 13.1K | 84 | 155 | +39.2% ▲ |
| CO | 13.0K | 44 | 296 | +165.6% ▲ |
| DL | 12.1K | 43 | 282 | +152.2% ▲ |
| SS | 10.9K | 74 | 148 | +32.2% ▲ |
| DH | 10.8K | 36 | 299 | +167.8% ▲ |
| WF | 10.2K | 61 | 166 | +49.1% ▲ |
| LS | 10.0K | 87 | 116 | +3.5% ▲ |
| UB | 10.0K | 68 | 148 | +32.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 3,599 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 2,364 |
| ESSEX LODGE | 2,274 |
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.