Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic)
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
5,830
NHS Cost
£456.8K
Practices
875
Avg per Practice
7
Overview
Diamorphine hydrochloride (Systemic) is prescribed by 875 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 5,830 items were prescribed at a total cost of £456,840 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Analgesics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 607 | 22 | 28 | +311.9% ▲ |
| NR | 466 | 17 | 27 | +309.0% ▲ |
| PL | 275 | 3 | 92 | +1,268.7% ▲ |
| W | 206 | 2 | 103 | +1,437.3% ▲ |
| IP | 195 | 8 | 24 | +264.2% ▲ |
| TN | 186 | 5 | 37 | +455.2% ▲ |
| PR | 145 | 7 | 21 | +209.0% ▲ |
| PE | 141 | 6 | 24 | +250.7% ▲ |
| TR | 136 | 5 | 27 | +306.0% ▲ |
| WS | 127 | 2 | 64 | +847.8% ▲ |
| BN | 104 | 3 | 35 | +417.9% ▲ |
| CH | 102 | 1 | 102 | +1,422.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| PLYMOUTH SPECIALIST ADDICTION SERVICE | 182 |
| WESTMINSTER DAWS | 127 |
| CGL WIRRAL | 102 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Analgesics
- Paragraph: Opioid analgesics
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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.