Flecainide acetate
Anti-arrhythmic drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
472.4K
NHS Cost
£1.9M
Practices
6,051
Avg per Practice
78
Overview
Flecainide acetate is prescribed by 6,051 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 472,427 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,866,359 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Anti-arrhythmic drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34,944
Jun 2026
32,724
Jun 2026
35,444
Jun 2026
34,417
Jun 2026
33,480
Jun 2026
35,343
Jun 2026
33,850
Jun 2026
35,444
Jun 2026
35,267
Jun 2026
31,566
Jun 2026
33,683
Jun 2026
33,705
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR | 14.2K | 73 | 195 | +149.8% ▲ |
| CM | 14.2K | 64 | 222 | +184.6% ▲ |
| PE | 13.9K | 91 | 153 | +96.0% ▲ |
| NG | 12.0K | 130 | 92 | +17.9% ▲ |
| RG | 11.8K | 64 | 184 | +135.7% ▲ |
| CV | 11.7K | 100 | 117 | +50.3% ▲ |
| DN | 11.1K | 86 | 129 | +64.9% ▲ |
| GU | 10.6K | 64 | 165 | +111.3% ▲ |
| S | 10.2K | 143 | 72 | -8.3% ▼ |
| IP | 10.2K | 60 | 170 | +117.4% ▲ |
| LE | 10.1K | 106 | 95 | +21.6% ▲ |
| B | 9,440 | 179 | 53 | -32.5% ▼ |
| PR | 9,440 | 63 | 150 | +91.8% ▲ |
| M | 9,181 | 149 | 62 | -21.1% ▼ |
| BH | 8,323 | 50 | 167 | +113.2% ▲ |
| SO | 7,595 | 51 | 149 | +90.7% ▲ |
| SK | 7,358 | 70 | 105 | +34.6% ▲ |
| TN | 7,125 | 70 | 102 | +30.3% ▲ |
| CO | 6,801 | 42 | 162 | +107.3% ▲ |
| PO | 6,466 | 62 | 104 | +33.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BEACON HEALTH GROUP-DANBURY MEDICAL CTR | 1,033 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 927 |
| COASTAL MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 713 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Anti-arrhythmic drugs
- Paragraph: Drugs for arrhythmias
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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.