Glucose
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (National)
337.8K
NHS Cost
£3.3M
Practices
6,497
Avg per Practice
52
Overview
Glucose is prescribed by 6,497 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 337,840 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,336,948 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Drugs used in diabetes.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21,064
Jun 2026
19,808
Jun 2026
22,105
Jun 2026
21,206
Jun 2026
20,679
Jun 2026
21,259
Jun 2026
20,271
Jun 2026
20,734
Jun 2026
21,267
Jun 2026
19,244
Jun 2026
20,939
Jun 2026
20,996
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.1K | 88 | 138 | +164.4% ▲ |
| NE | 11.7K | 130 | 90 | +72.9% ▲ |
| B | 10.8K | 210 | 51 | -1.2% vs avg |
| NR | 9,763 | 72 | 136 | +160.8% ▲ |
| S | 9,739 | 158 | 62 | +18.5% ▲ |
| WA | 7,895 | 79 | 100 | +92.1% ▲ |
| ST | 7,106 | 82 | 87 | +66.7% ▲ |
| LE | 6,309 | 108 | 58 | +12.3% ▲ |
| WF | 6,119 | 59 | 104 | +99.4% ▲ |
| DN | 6,088 | 83 | 73 | +41.0% ▲ |
| L | 6,000 | 121 | 50 | -4.6% ▼ |
| NG | 5,535 | 123 | 45 | -13.5% ▼ |
| M | 5,528 | 137 | 40 | -22.3% ▼ |
| CM | 5,498 | 65 | 85 | +62.7% ▲ |
| BS | 5,391 | 79 | 68 | +31.2% ▲ |
| LS | 5,099 | 87 | 59 | +12.7% ▲ |
| NN | 4,930 | 63 | 78 | +50.6% ▲ |
| CV | 4,770 | 93 | 51 | -1.3% vs avg |
| SO | 4,764 | 51 | 93 | +79.6% ▲ |
| IP | 4,576 | 58 | 79 | +51.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 880 |
| VIDA HEALTHCARE | 670 |
| CARLISLE HEALTHCARE | 630 |
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.