Dapsone
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (National)
21.7K
NHS Cost
£246.1K
Practices
2,104
Avg per Practice
10
Overview
Dapsone is prescribed by 2,104 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 21,740 items were prescribed at a total cost of £246,057 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Infections, Section Antibacterial drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 729 | 40 | 18 | +76.7% ▲ |
| PE | 654 | 34 | 19 | +86.4% ▲ |
| M | 604 | 33 | 18 | +77.7% ▲ |
| S | 532 | 27 | 20 | +91.3% ▲ |
| BN | 514 | 20 | 26 | +149.5% ▲ |
| LS | 443 | 20 | 22 | +114.6% ▲ |
| NR | 428 | 25 | 17 | +66.0% ▲ |
| NN | 370 | 20 | 19 | +79.6% ▲ |
| CM | 333 | 16 | 21 | +101.9% ▲ |
| PL | 327 | 15 | 22 | +111.7% ▲ |
| B | 323 | 20 | 16 | +56.3% ▲ |
| DL | 318 | 13 | 25 | +137.9% ▲ |
| TS | 313 | 17 | 18 | +78.6% ▲ |
| DH | 301 | 9 | 33 | +224.3% ▲ |
| ME | 297 | 15 | 20 | +92.2% ▲ |
| PO | 275 | 16 | 17 | +67.0% ▲ |
| FY | 267 | 12 | 22 | +116.5% ▲ |
| N | 267 | 7 | 38 | +269.9% ▲ |
| SK | 267 | 15 | 18 | +72.8% ▲ |
| CV | 261 | 17 | 15 | +49.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| WEST KENT DERMATOLOGY | 124 |
| ST MICHAEL'S CLINIC | 103 |
| MARISCO MEDICAL PRACTICE | 91 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Infections
- Section: Antibacterial drugs
- Paragraph: Antileprotic 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.