Buspirone hydrochloride
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
234.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8M
Practices
4,656
Avg per Practice
50
Overview
Buspirone hydrochloride is prescribed by 4,656 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 234,568 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,849,242 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Hypnotics and anxiolytics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14,955
Jun 2026
14,138
Jun 2026
15,667
Jun 2026
15,170
Jun 2026
15,115
Jun 2026
16,168
Jun 2026
15,184
Jun 2026
15,939
Jun 2026
16,300
Jun 2026
14,540
Jun 2026
15,580
Jun 2026
15,414
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA | 24.5K | 79 | 310 | +515.9% ▲ |
| L | 19.6K | 135 | 145 | +188.3% ▲ |
| M | 10.5K | 124 | 85 | +68.7% ▲ |
| LE | 8,835 | 97 | 91 | +80.8% ▲ |
| S | 6,769 | 81 | 84 | +65.9% ▲ |
| NE | 6,757 | 79 | 86 | +69.6% ▲ |
| B | 6,643 | 145 | 46 | -9.1% ▼ |
| TN | 6,216 | 54 | 115 | +128.4% ▲ |
| CV | 5,927 | 85 | 70 | +38.3% ▲ |
| ME | 5,504 | 55 | 100 | +98.6% ▲ |
| SK | 5,063 | 51 | 99 | +97.0% ▲ |
| PE | 4,536 | 66 | 69 | +36.3% ▲ |
| ST | 4,447 | 63 | 71 | +40.1% ▲ |
| WN | 4,264 | 42 | 102 | +101.4% ▲ |
| CT | 4,162 | 40 | 104 | +106.3% ▲ |
| BN | 3,621 | 49 | 74 | +46.6% ▲ |
| SS | 3,359 | 48 | 70 | +38.9% ▲ |
| TS | 3,258 | 50 | 65 | +29.4% ▲ |
| PR | 2,952 | 33 | 90 | +77.6% ▲ |
| OL | 2,861 | 43 | 67 | +31.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| CASTLEFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE | 1,504 |
| MILL STREET MEDICAL CTR. | 1,379 |
| BERRYMEAD FAMILY MED.CTR. | 1,250 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Hypnotics and anxiolytics
- Paragraph: Anxiolytics
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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.