Cimetidine
Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
78.2K
NHS Cost
£685.3K
Practices
4,193
Avg per Practice
19
Overview
Cimetidine is prescribed by 4,193 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 78,216 items were prescribed at a total cost of £685,262 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 3,747 | 78 | 48 | +156.7% ▲ |
| LS | 3,098 | 67 | 46 | +147.1% ▲ |
| M | 2,571 | 76 | 34 | +80.7% ▲ |
| B | 2,134 | 71 | 30 | +61.0% ▲ |
| S | 2,116 | 78 | 27 | +44.9% ▲ |
| BD | 1,810 | 39 | 46 | +148.1% ▲ |
| WR | 1,469 | 19 | 77 | +313.4% ▲ |
| N | 1,445 | 38 | 38 | +103.2% ▲ |
| BS | 1,222 | 35 | 35 | +86.6% ▲ |
| SK | 1,202 | 29 | 41 | +121.4% ▲ |
| E | 1,187 | 40 | 30 | +58.8% ▲ |
| CA | 1,176 | 23 | 51 | +173.3% ▲ |
| BN | 1,161 | 28 | 42 | +121.9% ▲ |
| NG | 1,160 | 39 | 30 | +58.8% ▲ |
| WF | 1,121 | 32 | 35 | +87.2% ▲ |
| CV | 1,098 | 42 | 26 | +39.6% ▲ |
| LE | 1,096 | 40 | 27 | +46.5% ▲ |
| IP | 1,083 | 33 | 33 | +75.4% ▲ |
| TN | 1,067 | 34 | 31 | +67.9% ▲ |
| CB | 1,055 | 19 | 56 | +196.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| OMBERSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE | 403 |
| THE MEDICAL CENTRE GROUP | 288 |
| VICTORIA MEDICAL CENTRE | 280 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Antisecretory drugs and mucosal protectants
- Paragraph: H2-receptor antagonists
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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.