Entacapone
Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
42.1K
NHS Cost
£921.6K
Practices
2,759
Avg per Practice
15
Overview
Entacapone is prescribed by 2,759 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 42,061 items were prescribed at a total cost of £921,622 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 1,577 | 57 | 28 | +82.2% ▲ |
| N | 1,423 | 31 | 46 | +202.0% ▲ |
| BN | 1,110 | 34 | 33 | +114.5% ▲ |
| DE | 1,044 | 46 | 23 | +49.3% ▲ |
| E | 960 | 27 | 36 | +134.2% ▲ |
| CM | 941 | 37 | 25 | +67.1% ▲ |
| LE | 929 | 44 | 21 | +38.8% ▲ |
| OX | 842 | 25 | 34 | +121.7% ▲ |
| NG | 836 | 43 | 19 | +27.6% ▲ |
| CH | 788 | 36 | 22 | +44.1% ▲ |
| LU | 732 | 24 | 31 | +100.7% ▲ |
| CT | 728 | 29 | 25 | +65.1% ▲ |
| TN | 662 | 20 | 33 | +117.8% ▲ |
| GL | 603 | 22 | 27 | +80.3% ▲ |
| PR | 602 | 24 | 25 | +65.1% ▲ |
| BH | 594 | 23 | 26 | +69.7% ▲ |
| HR | 574 | 14 | 41 | +169.7% ▲ |
| ME | 566 | 25 | 23 | +48.7% ▲ |
| CV | 559 | 28 | 20 | +31.6% ▲ |
| SN | 554 | 22 | 25 | +65.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 208 |
| MANOR VIEW PRACTICE | 146 |
| ARLINGTON ROAD SURGERY | 139 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders
- Paragraph: Dopaminergic drugs used in parkinsonism
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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.