Heparin flushes

Anticoagulants and protamine | Cardiovascular System

Items (National)

4,276

NHS Cost

£122.9K

Practices

1,209

Avg per Practice

Overview

Heparin flushes is prescribed by 1,209 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 4,276 items were prescribed at a total cost of £122,869 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Anticoagulants and protamine.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

No monthly data available.

Prescribing by Area

Area	Items	Practices	Avg/Practice	vs National
WF	247	17	15	+314.3% ▲
LS	211	16	13	+277.1% ▲

Top Prescribing Practices

Practice	Items
LITTLE WALTHAM & GT NOTLEY SURGERY	61
THOMAS WALKER WESTGATE HEALTHCARE	28
SMA MEDICAL PRACTICE	24

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BNF Classification

Chapter: Cardiovascular System
Section: Anticoagulants and protamine
Paragraph: Parenteral anticoagulants

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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.