Glipizide
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (National)
8,522
NHS Cost
£26.2K
Practices
715
Avg per Practice
12
Overview
Glipizide is prescribed by 715 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 8,522 items were prescribed at a total cost of £26,175 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Drugs used in diabetes.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR | 573 | 25 | 23 | +92.4% ▲ |
| IP | 525 | 14 | 38 | +215.1% ▲ |
| SO | 340 | 16 | 21 | +79.0% ▲ |
| CB | 302 | 11 | 28 | +131.1% ▲ |
| EX | 268 | 7 | 38 | +221.8% ▲ |
| SS | 245 | 9 | 27 | +128.6% ▲ |
| N | 240 | 8 | 30 | +152.1% ▲ |
| ME | 230 | 8 | 29 | +142.0% ▲ |
| NE | 224 | 5 | 45 | +276.5% ▲ |
| CM | 223 | 13 | 17 | +44.5% ▲ |
| RM | 210 | 10 | 21 | +76.5% ▲ |
| SE | 207 | 7 | 30 | +148.7% ▲ |
| PE | 203 | 6 | 34 | +184.0% ▲ |
| RH | 190 | 6 | 32 | +166.4% ▲ |
| EN | 142 | 6 | 24 | +99.2% ▲ |
| OL | 132 | 4 | 33 | +177.3% ▲ |
| SL | 128 | 4 | 32 | +168.9% ▲ |
| CT | 123 | 5 | 25 | +106.7% ▲ |
| BH | 112 | 7 | 16 | +34.5% ▲ |
| TW | 101 | 4 | 25 | +112.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BOROUGHBURY MEDICAL CENTRE | 129 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 103 |
| THE MEDICAL CENTRE GROUP | 99 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Drugs used in diabetes
- Paragraph: Antidiabetic 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.