Disulfiram
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
19.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5M
Practices
1,291
Avg per Practice
15
Overview
Disulfiram is prescribed by 1,291 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 19,116 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,521,508 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in substance dependence.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 2,518 | 59 | 43 | +188.5% ▲ |
| M | 1,579 | 47 | 34 | +127.0% ▲ |
| DN | 837 | 6 | 140 | +842.6% ▲ |
| LS | 672 | 19 | 35 | +139.2% ▲ |
| CA | 609 | 15 | 41 | +174.3% ▲ |
| NG | 605 | 24 | 25 | +70.3% ▲ |
| NE | 446 | 12 | 37 | +151.4% ▲ |
| SK | 428 | 13 | 33 | +122.3% ▲ |
| BN | 409 | 9 | 45 | +206.8% ▲ |
| GL | 354 | 8 | 44 | +199.3% ▲ |
| WA | 330 | 9 | 37 | +148.0% ▲ |
| OX | 329 | 14 | 24 | +58.8% ▲ |
| B | 302 | 7 | 43 | +191.2% ▲ |
| DE | 296 | 13 | 23 | +54.1% ▲ |
| WF | 253 | 8 | 32 | +113.5% ▲ |
| DY | 237 | 9 | 26 | +77.7% ▲ |
| TR | 233 | 6 | 39 | +162.2% ▲ |
| AL | 223 | 3 | 74 | +402.0% ▲ |
| TS | 220 | 5 | 44 | +197.3% ▲ |
| OL | 200 | 11 | 18 | +23.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| ST MARY'S GATE | 772 |
| WE ARE WITH YOU NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE | 570 |
| CLEARWAYS | 275 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs used in substance dependence
- Paragraph: Alcohol dependence
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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.