Dantrolene sodium
Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
33.0K
NHS Cost
£573.9K
Practices
1,831
Avg per Practice
18
Overview
Dantrolene sodium is prescribed by 1,831 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 33,026 items were prescribed at a total cost of £573,893 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 1,843 | 71 | 26 | +44.4% ▲ |
| NE | 1,074 | 24 | 45 | +148.9% ▲ |
| BN | 1,023 | 27 | 38 | +110.6% ▲ |
| WF | 835 | 30 | 28 | +54.4% ▲ |
| PE | 766 | 26 | 30 | +63.9% ▲ |
| BS | 735 | 21 | 35 | +94.4% ▲ |
| DL | 694 | 15 | 46 | +157.2% ▲ |
| B | 686 | 38 | 18 | +0.6% vs avg |
| PO | 685 | 21 | 33 | +81.1% ▲ |
| PL | 655 | 18 | 36 | +102.2% ▲ |
| NG | 641 | 31 | 21 | +15.0% ▲ |
| TR | 556 | 15 | 37 | +106.1% ▲ |
| NN | 552 | 25 | 22 | +22.8% ▲ |
| DN | 531 | 27 | 20 | +9.4% ▲ |
| RM | 527 | 19 | 28 | +53.9% ▲ |
| BA | 483 | 14 | 35 | +91.7% ▲ |
| TN | 472 | 16 | 30 | +63.9% ▲ |
| M | 456 | 22 | 21 | +15.0% ▲ |
| SW | 442 | 7 | 63 | +250.6% ▲ |
| DH | 439 | 9 | 49 | +171.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE | 227 |
| RHND | 156 |
| FITZALAN MEDICAL GROUP | 148 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- Section: Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders
- Paragraph: Skeletal muscle relaxants
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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.