Hydroxycarbamide
Cytotoxic drugs | Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
Items (National)
89.1K
NHS Cost
£959.7K
Practices
3,090
Avg per Practice
29
Overview
Hydroxycarbamide is prescribed by 3,090 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 89,113 items were prescribed at a total cost of £959,657 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression, Section Cytotoxic drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR | 4,076 | 62 | 66 | +128.1% ▲ |
| GL | 3,830 | 59 | 65 | +125.3% ▲ |
| BH | 3,074 | 49 | 63 | +117.7% ▲ |
| RG | 2,900 | 50 | 58 | +101.4% ▲ |
| CM | 2,805 | 56 | 50 | +74.0% ▲ |
| IP | 2,793 | 46 | 61 | +110.8% ▲ |
| SO | 2,605 | 47 | 55 | +92.4% ▲ |
| BS | 2,564 | 63 | 41 | +41.3% ▲ |
| OX | 2,558 | 46 | 56 | +93.1% ▲ |
| PO | 2,511 | 40 | 63 | +118.1% ▲ |
| CB | 2,478 | 42 | 59 | +104.9% ▲ |
| EX | 2,446 | 49 | 50 | +73.3% ▲ |
| WF | 2,321 | 51 | 46 | +58.0% ▲ |
| PE | 2,297 | 52 | 44 | +53.5% ▲ |
| RM | 2,127 | 52 | 41 | +42.0% ▲ |
| M | 2,105 | 68 | 31 | +7.6% ▲ |
| TA | 1,844 | 34 | 54 | +88.2% ▲ |
| SS | 1,818 | 51 | 36 | +23.6% ▲ |
| DT | 1,633 | 22 | 74 | +157.6% ▲ |
| LA | 1,591 | 20 | 80 | +176.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 399 |
| BAY MEDICAL GROUP | 354 |
| KNUTSFORD MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 332 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Malignant Disease and Immunosuppression
- Section: Cytotoxic drugs
- Paragraph: Other antineoplastic drugs
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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.