Guanfacine
CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
86.3K
NHS Cost
£5.9M
Practices
3,357
Avg per Practice
26
Overview
Guanfacine is prescribed by 3,357 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 86,255 items were prescribed at a total cost of £5,871,782 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 5,458 | 59 | 93 | +259.9% ▲ |
| LE | 4,798 | 83 | 58 | +124.9% ▲ |
| ME | 3,592 | 51 | 70 | +173.9% ▲ |
| WA | 3,390 | 27 | 126 | +388.7% ▲ |
| KT | 2,665 | 46 | 58 | +125.3% ▲ |
| SS | 2,301 | 54 | 43 | +65.8% ▲ |
| S | 2,280 | 65 | 35 | +36.6% ▲ |
| GU | 1,946 | 51 | 38 | +48.6% ▲ |
| CM | 1,920 | 34 | 57 | +119.8% ▲ |
| SW | 1,797 | 51 | 35 | +37.0% ▲ |
| CO | 1,610 | 29 | 56 | +116.0% ▲ |
| PE | 1,400 | 54 | 26 | +0.8% vs avg |
| NG | 1,373 | 18 | 76 | +196.9% ▲ |
| NE | 1,367 | 41 | 33 | +29.6% ▲ |
| RG | 1,363 | 40 | 34 | +32.7% ▲ |
| TN | 1,354 | 42 | 32 | +25.3% ▲ |
| LN | 1,295 | 29 | 45 | +73.9% ▲ |
| SO | 1,163 | 33 | 35 | +37.0% ▲ |
| DN | 1,151 | 17 | 68 | +163.4% ▲ |
| RM | 1,139 | 42 | 27 | +5.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE CHILD HEALTH UNIT | 2,313 |
| CYP NEURODEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE | 1,537 |
| LPT COMMUNITY PAEDIATRICS | 567 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD
- Paragraph: CNS stimulants and drugs used for ADHD
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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.