Denosumab
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (National)
109.8K
NHS Cost
£20.2M
Practices
4,036
Avg per Practice
27
Overview
Denosumab is prescribed by 4,036 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 109,833 items were prescribed at a total cost of £20,238,794 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Drugs affecting bone metabolism.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX | 8,869 | 56 | 158 | +482.4% ▲ |
| SO | 8,266 | 52 | 159 | +484.6% ▲ |
| PO | 6,155 | 58 | 106 | +290.1% ▲ |
| BN | 5,850 | 71 | 82 | +202.9% ▲ |
| GU | 3,563 | 57 | 63 | +129.8% ▲ |
| GL | 3,219 | 60 | 54 | +97.1% ▲ |
| RH | 2,964 | 48 | 62 | +127.2% ▲ |
| TA | 2,857 | 38 | 75 | +176.5% ▲ |
| BH | 2,484 | 47 | 53 | +94.5% ▲ |
| HP | 2,475 | 41 | 60 | +122.1% ▲ |
| RG | 2,446 | 54 | 45 | +66.5% ▲ |
| TN | 2,218 | 41 | 54 | +98.9% ▲ |
| NE | 2,174 | 77 | 28 | +3.7% ▲ |
| PE | 1,954 | 63 | 31 | +14.0% ▲ |
| BD | 1,907 | 32 | 60 | +119.1% ▲ |
| BS | 1,893 | 57 | 33 | +22.1% ▲ |
| LE | 1,875 | 63 | 30 | +9.6% ▲ |
| DT | 1,789 | 22 | 81 | +198.9% ▲ |
| LS | 1,646 | 52 | 32 | +16.5% ▲ |
| KT | 1,628 | 29 | 56 | +106.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| NORTH EAST ESSEX DIABETES SERVICE | 1,228 |
| COASTAL MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 667 |
| LIVING WELL PARTNERSHIP | 535 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Drugs affecting bone metabolism
- Paragraph: Bisphosphonates and other 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.