Desmopressin acetate
Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones and anti, oestrogens | Endocrine System
Items (National)
331.3K
NHS Cost
£15.4M
Practices
6,352
Avg per Practice
52
Overview
Desmopressin acetate is prescribed by 6,352 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 331,281 items were prescribed at a total cost of £15,427,593 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones and anti, oestrogens.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
20,826
Jun 2026
19,628
Jun 2026
21,527
Jun 2026
19,762
Jun 2026
20,601
Jun 2026
21,416
Jun 2026
21,130
Jun 2026
21,368
Jun 2026
21,531
Jun 2026
18,829
Jun 2026
20,758
Jun 2026
20,429
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 9,880 | 155 | 64 | +22.0% ▲ |
| M | 8,795 | 158 | 56 | +6.7% ▲ |
| NE | 8,753 | 130 | 67 | +28.9% ▲ |
| B | 8,488 | 194 | 44 | -16.1% ▼ |
| NG | 7,734 | 129 | 60 | +14.9% ▲ |
| PE | 7,533 | 90 | 84 | +60.3% ▲ |
| BS | 5,490 | 77 | 71 | +36.6% ▲ |
| BN | 5,461 | 69 | 79 | +51.5% ▲ |
| WA | 5,167 | 79 | 65 | +25.3% ▲ |
| EX | 5,101 | 56 | 91 | +74.5% ▲ |
| NN | 4,897 | 63 | 78 | +48.9% ▲ |
| PO | 4,887 | 61 | 80 | +53.4% ▲ |
| IP | 4,848 | 55 | 88 | +68.8% ▲ |
| TS | 4,838 | 70 | 69 | +32.4% ▲ |
| DN | 4,770 | 75 | 64 | +21.8% ▲ |
| NR | 4,746 | 71 | 67 | +28.0% ▲ |
| CV | 4,669 | 99 | 47 | -9.6% ▼ |
| CH | 4,609 | 65 | 71 | +35.8% ▲ |
| RG | 4,601 | 63 | 73 | +39.8% ▲ |
| E | 4,579 | 101 | 45 | -13.2% ▼ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| PRIORY MEDICAL GROUP | 494 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 472 |
| YORK MEDICAL GROUP | 436 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones and anti, oestrogens
- Paragraph: Posterior pituitary hormones and 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.