Ethosuximide
Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
46.8K
NHS Cost
£13.9M
Practices
3,174
Avg per Practice
15
Overview
Ethosuximide is prescribed by 3,174 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 46,822 items were prescribed at a total cost of £13,892,627 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Antiepileptic drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 1,398 | 62 | 23 | +52.0% ▲ |
| NE | 1,225 | 47 | 26 | +76.4% ▲ |
| B | 1,223 | 68 | 18 | +21.6% ▲ |
| LE | 1,031 | 48 | 22 | +45.3% ▲ |
| BH | 1,015 | 34 | 30 | +102.0% ▲ |
| NG | 967 | 51 | 19 | +28.4% ▲ |
| NN | 899 | 34 | 26 | +78.4% ▲ |
| CV | 770 | 39 | 20 | +33.1% ▲ |
| ME | 763 | 29 | 26 | +77.7% ▲ |
| DN | 741 | 35 | 21 | +43.2% ▲ |
| LS | 720 | 26 | 28 | +87.2% ▲ |
| PE | 700 | 38 | 18 | +24.3% ▲ |
| TN | 670 | 33 | 20 | +37.2% ▲ |
| CT | 657 | 22 | 30 | +102.0% ▲ |
| SE | 655 | 29 | 23 | +52.7% ▲ |
| M | 644 | 38 | 17 | +14.2% ▲ |
| NR | 633 | 29 | 22 | +47.3% ▲ |
| PO | 607 | 27 | 23 | +52.0% ▲ |
| GL | 576 | 25 | 23 | +55.4% ▲ |
| GU | 549 | 27 | 20 | +37.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| SHORE MEDICAL | 128 |
| BRIDGE AND MONKSEATON MEDICAL PRACTICE | 124 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 124 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Antiepileptic drugs
- Paragraph: Control of epilepsy
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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.