Doxazosin mesilate
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
7.6M
NHS Cost
£15.8M
Practices
7,092
Avg per Practice
1,068
Overview
Doxazosin mesilate is prescribed by 7,092 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 7,574,777 items were prescribed at a total cost of £15,766,585 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Hypertension and heart failure.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
640,455
Jun 2026
596,454
Jun 2026
650,372
Jun 2026
628,649
Jun 2026
611,209
Jun 2026
651,122
Jun 2026
623,903
Jun 2026
644,750
Jun 2026
656,650
Jun 2026
593,699
Jun 2026
632,108
Jun 2026
639,327
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 230.9K | 266 | 868 | -18.7% ▼ |
| S | 219.2K | 170 | 1,289 | +20.7% ▲ |
| PE | 209.5K | 94 | 2,229 | +108.7% ▲ |
| E | 195.8K | 141 | 1,389 | +30.0% ▲ |
| NE | 184.0K | 141 | 1,305 | +22.2% ▲ |
| NG | 172.4K | 138 | 1,250 | +17.0% ▲ |
| LE | 168.4K | 125 | 1,347 | +26.1% ▲ |
| M | 161.0K | 178 | 905 | -15.3% ▼ |
| N | 146.0K | 121 | 1,206 | +12.9% ▲ |
| NN | 143.3K | 67 | 2,139 | +100.3% ▲ |
| L | 141.1K | 147 | 960 | -10.1% ▼ |
| CV | 135.3K | 111 | 1,219 | +14.2% ▲ |
| DN | 133.0K | 90 | 1,478 | +38.4% ▲ |
| ST | 116.8K | 85 | 1,374 | +28.6% ▲ |
| SW | 115.6K | 118 | 980 | -8.3% ▼ |
| SE | 114.7K | 116 | 989 | -7.4% ▼ |
| DE | 109.8K | 82 | 1,339 | +25.4% ▲ |
| NR | 106.7K | 74 | 1,442 | +35.0% ▲ |
| CM | 104.8K | 69 | 1,519 | +42.2% ▲ |
| LS | 102.9K | 90 | 1,144 | +7.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 17,684 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 9,161 |
| NEXUS HEALTH GROUP | 9,156 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Hypertension and heart failure
- Paragraph: Alpha-adrenoceptor blocking 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.