Glucagon
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (National)
92.4K
NHS Cost
£2.2M
Practices
6,076
Avg per Practice
15
Overview
Glucagon is prescribed by 6,076 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 92,430 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,177,946 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 3,367 | 123 | 27 | +80.3% ▲ |
| S | 2,789 | 117 | 24 | +56.6% ▲ |
| NE | 2,145 | 93 | 23 | +52.0% ▲ |
| M | 2,139 | 90 | 24 | +56.6% ▲ |
| DN | 2,125 | 63 | 34 | +121.7% ▲ |
| E | 1,817 | 68 | 27 | +75.7% ▲ |
| SE | 1,771 | 70 | 25 | +66.4% ▲ |
| LE | 1,621 | 70 | 23 | +52.6% ▲ |
| NG | 1,614 | 78 | 21 | +36.2% ▲ |
| NR | 1,494 | 60 | 25 | +63.8% ▲ |
| ME | 1,444 | 48 | 30 | +98.0% ▲ |
| N | 1,429 | 56 | 26 | +67.8% ▲ |
| LS | 1,423 | 60 | 24 | +55.9% ▲ |
| YO | 1,369 | 40 | 34 | +125.0% ▲ |
| NN | 1,301 | 51 | 26 | +67.8% ▲ |
| CB | 1,275 | 38 | 34 | +121.1% ▲ |
| IP | 1,256 | 48 | 26 | +72.4% ▲ |
| PE | 1,245 | 57 | 22 | +43.4% ▲ |
| DE | 1,237 | 57 | 22 | +42.8% ▲ |
| L | 1,224 | 56 | 22 | +44.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 336 |
| MIDLANDS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 162 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (HULL) | 150 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Drugs used in diabetes
- Paragraph: Treatment of hypoglycaemia
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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.