Co-beneldopa (Benserazide/levodopa)
Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
942.7K
NHS Cost
£8.6M
Practices
6,236
Avg per Practice
151
Overview
Co-beneldopa (Benserazide/levodopa) is prescribed by 6,236 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 942,687 items were prescribed at a total cost of £8,553,925 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
77,659
Jun 2026
72,465
Jun 2026
79,318
Jun 2026
76,384
Jun 2026
74,337
Jun 2026
78,520
Jun 2026
74,448
Jun 2026
77,741
Jun 2026
77,469
Jun 2026
69,402
Jun 2026
73,492
Jun 2026
73,858
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 38.3K | 138 | 277 | +83.5% ▲ |
| PE | 34.5K | 94 | 367 | +142.4% ▲ |
| S | 34.0K | 169 | 201 | +33.1% ▲ |
| NG | 30.2K | 137 | 220 | +45.7% ▲ |
| M | 22.9K | 161 | 142 | -6.0% ▼ |
| RG | 19.4K | 65 | 298 | +97.4% ▲ |
| TS | 19.1K | 71 | 269 | +77.6% ▲ |
| NR | 17.1K | 73 | 235 | +55.1% ▲ |
| OX | 16.8K | 57 | 295 | +95.2% ▲ |
| EX | 16.3K | 62 | 263 | +74.2% ▲ |
| BS | 15.6K | 76 | 205 | +35.3% ▲ |
| NN | 15.5K | 66 | 235 | +55.3% ▲ |
| SK | 14.7K | 71 | 207 | +36.8% ▲ |
| DE | 14.1K | 81 | 174 | +15.1% ▲ |
| LS | 13.9K | 85 | 163 | +7.8% ▲ |
| PL | 13.7K | 51 | 270 | +78.2% ▲ |
| BN | 13.6K | 74 | 184 | +21.4% ▲ |
| BA | 13.4K | 41 | 328 | +116.7% ▲ |
| LE | 13.4K | 118 | 113 | -25.1% ▼ |
| IP | 13.4K | 61 | 219 | +44.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 1,945 |
| BAY MEDICAL GROUP | 1,942 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 1,848 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders
- Paragraph: Dopaminergic drugs used in parkinsonism
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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.