Captopril
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
40.8K
NHS Cost
£2.2M
Practices
2,819
Avg per Practice
15
Overview
Captopril is prescribed by 2,819 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 40,802 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,249,321 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Hypertension and heart failure.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 2,009 | 75 | 27 | +84.8% ▲ |
| L | 1,218 | 52 | 23 | +61.4% ▲ |
| B | 976 | 47 | 21 | +43.4% ▲ |
| DN | 882 | 34 | 26 | +78.6% ▲ |
| ME | 821 | 22 | 37 | +157.2% ▲ |
| M | 781 | 39 | 20 | +37.9% ▲ |
| PE | 750 | 36 | 21 | +43.4% ▲ |
| E | 725 | 31 | 23 | +61.4% ▲ |
| BD | 687 | 25 | 28 | +89.7% ▲ |
| NE | 639 | 23 | 28 | +91.7% ▲ |
| NG | 607 | 31 | 20 | +35.2% ▲ |
| CM | 591 | 28 | 21 | +45.5% ▲ |
| WA | 576 | 24 | 24 | +65.5% ▲ |
| WF | 572 | 20 | 29 | +97.2% ▲ |
| RM | 565 | 14 | 40 | +178.6% ▲ |
| LS | 547 | 22 | 25 | +71.7% ▲ |
| DE | 546 | 23 | 24 | +63.4% ▲ |
| CV | 533 | 29 | 18 | +26.9% ▲ |
| TN | 514 | 21 | 25 | +69.0% ▲ |
| BL | 510 | 24 | 21 | +46.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| LANGHAM PLACE SURGERY | 153 |
| GLENPARK & TEAMS MEDICAL SERVICES | 137 |
| EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP | 130 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Hypertension and heart failure
- Paragraph: Renin-angiotensin system drugs
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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.