Bupropion hydrochloride
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
40.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4M
Practices
3,742
Avg per Practice
11
Overview
Bupropion hydrochloride is prescribed by 3,742 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 40,444 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,426,408 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in substance dependence.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW | 2,098 | 56 | 38 | +247.2% ▲ |
| N | 1,445 | 53 | 27 | +152.8% ▲ |
| NW | 1,306 | 36 | 36 | +236.1% ▲ |
| W | 978 | 40 | 24 | +125.9% ▲ |
| BN | 935 | 35 | 27 | +147.2% ▲ |
| E | 878 | 29 | 30 | +180.6% ▲ |
| OX | 873 | 25 | 35 | +223.1% ▲ |
| SE | 851 | 41 | 21 | +92.6% ▲ |
| M | 691 | 39 | 18 | +63.9% ▲ |
| GU | 682 | 28 | 24 | +125.9% ▲ |
| KT | 639 | 29 | 22 | +103.7% ▲ |
| PE | 602 | 26 | 23 | +114.8% ▲ |
| WC | 550 | 10 | 55 | +409.3% ▲ |
| NG | 549 | 30 | 18 | +69.4% ▲ |
| CV | 546 | 29 | 19 | +74.1% ▲ |
| TW | 543 | 27 | 20 | +86.1% ▲ |
| RH | 516 | 22 | 24 | +117.6% ▲ |
| CB | 506 | 22 | 23 | +113.0% ▲ |
| CH | 476 | 23 | 21 | +91.7% ▲ |
| SK | 476 | 27 | 18 | +63.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| GP AT HAND | 390 |
| KINGS COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE | 147 |
| RICHMOND ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | 137 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs used in substance dependence
- Paragraph: Nicotine dependence
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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.