Domperidone
Drugs used in nausea and vertigo | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
232.4K
NHS Cost
£3.8M
Practices
6,516
Avg per Practice
36
Overview
Domperidone is prescribed by 6,516 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 232,408 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,798,945 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in nausea and vertigo.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12,307
Jun 2026
11,557
Jun 2026
12,317
Jun 2026
12,096
Jun 2026
11,226
Jun 2026
11,986
Jun 2026
11,842
Jun 2026
11,849
Jun 2026
12,190
Jun 2026
10,691
Jun 2026
11,173
Jun 2026
10,898
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 7,334 | 186 | 39 | +10.4% ▲ |
| E | 7,069 | 122 | 58 | +62.2% ▲ |
| PE | 5,640 | 85 | 66 | +86.0% ▲ |
| PO | 5,117 | 62 | 83 | +131.1% ▲ |
| S | 4,972 | 120 | 41 | +16.0% ▲ |
| HU | 4,827 | 41 | 118 | +229.7% ▲ |
| NE | 4,669 | 95 | 49 | +37.5% ▲ |
| N | 4,499 | 101 | 45 | +24.6% ▲ |
| BN | 4,128 | 67 | 62 | +72.5% ▲ |
| M | 4,093 | 114 | 36 | +0.6% vs avg |
| DN | 3,958 | 74 | 54 | +49.9% ▲ |
| NR | 3,874 | 69 | 56 | +57.1% ▲ |
| SE | 3,860 | 92 | 42 | +17.6% ▲ |
| RG | 3,673 | 59 | 62 | +74.5% ▲ |
| SW | 3,508 | 82 | 43 | +19.9% ▲ |
| LE | 3,455 | 86 | 40 | +12.6% ▲ |
| EX | 3,446 | 56 | 62 | +72.3% ▲ |
| TN | 3,425 | 61 | 56 | +57.1% ▲ |
| ST | 3,424 | 74 | 46 | +29.7% ▲ |
| SO | 3,392 | 51 | 67 | +86.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE | 428 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (HULL) | 423 |
| WOODLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE | 422 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs used in nausea and vertigo
- Paragraph: Drugs used in nausea and vertigo
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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.