Heparinoid
Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
123.9K
NHS Cost
£1.0M
Practices
4,723
Avg per Practice
26
Overview
Heparinoid is prescribed by 4,723 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 123,877 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,006,026 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 10.6K | 158 | 67 | +155.7% ▲ |
| L | 5,653 | 106 | 53 | +103.4% ▲ |
| N | 4,031 | 75 | 54 | +105.0% ▲ |
| DY | 3,907 | 37 | 106 | +303.1% ▲ |
| E | 3,801 | 81 | 47 | +79.0% ▲ |
| S | 3,791 | 88 | 43 | +64.5% ▲ |
| M | 3,745 | 105 | 36 | +36.3% ▲ |
| ST | 3,401 | 56 | 61 | +131.7% ▲ |
| SE | 2,691 | 43 | 63 | +138.9% ▲ |
| SW | 2,589 | 46 | 56 | +114.9% ▲ |
| CH | 2,418 | 47 | 51 | +96.2% ▲ |
| CV | 2,396 | 51 | 47 | +79.4% ▲ |
| DN | 2,340 | 49 | 48 | +82.4% ▲ |
| CR | 2,309 | 39 | 59 | +126.0% ▲ |
| NG | 2,265 | 65 | 35 | +32.8% ▲ |
| WS | 2,074 | 52 | 40 | +52.3% ▲ |
| BD | 2,033 | 44 | 46 | +76.3% ▲ |
| TS | 1,881 | 38 | 50 | +88.9% ▲ |
| HD | 1,505 | 24 | 63 | +139.3% ▲ |
| W | 1,486 | 44 | 34 | +29.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| DR HANDA & PARTNER | 634 |
| WYCHBURY MEDICAL GROUP | 563 |
| REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE | 563 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- Section: Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief
- Paragraph: Rubefacients, topical NSAIDs, capsaicin and poultices
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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.