Capsaicin
Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
37.1K
NHS Cost
£1.9M
Practices
4,702
Avg per Practice
8
Overview
Capsaicin is prescribed by 4,702 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 37,119 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,878,271 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 1,550 | 64 | 24 | +206.3% ▲ |
| M | 1,352 | 56 | 24 | +205.1% ▲ |
| LS | 957 | 37 | 26 | +227.8% ▲ |
| SE | 956 | 38 | 25 | +219.0% ▲ |
| N | 916 | 41 | 22 | +182.3% ▲ |
| L | 774 | 42 | 18 | +132.9% ▲ |
| W | 762 | 33 | 23 | +192.4% ▲ |
| BB | 749 | 29 | 26 | +226.6% ▲ |
| E | 746 | 36 | 21 | +162.0% ▲ |
| SW | 723 | 31 | 23 | +194.9% ▲ |
| NW | 637 | 30 | 21 | +168.4% ▲ |
| BL | 557 | 21 | 27 | +235.4% ▲ |
| NE | 546 | 25 | 22 | +175.9% ▲ |
| NG | 536 | 26 | 21 | +160.8% ▲ |
| BD | 534 | 19 | 28 | +255.7% ▲ |
| ST | 463 | 23 | 20 | +154.4% ▲ |
| WF | 449 | 20 | 22 | +183.5% ▲ |
| WS | 447 | 19 | 24 | +197.5% ▲ |
| PE | 424 | 16 | 27 | +235.4% ▲ |
| S | 413 | 25 | 17 | +108.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| HEALTH CARE FIRST PARTNERSHIP | 197 |
| BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE | 152 |
| REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE | 136 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- Section: Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief
- Paragraph: Rubefacients, topical NSAIDs, capsaicin and poultices
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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.