Insulin glargine
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (National)
2.0M
NHS Cost
£88.8M
Practices
6,927
Avg per Practice
284
Overview
Insulin glargine is prescribed by 6,927 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,966,737 items were prescribed at a total cost of £88,773,129 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Drugs used in diabetes.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
165,082
Jun 2026
154,773
Jun 2026
168,561
Jun 2026
163,039
Jun 2026
158,092
Jun 2026
167,339
Jun 2026
161,708
Jun 2026
168,927
Jun 2026
169,770
Jun 2026
151,573
Jun 2026
162,073
Jun 2026
163,938
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 113.0K | 266 | 425 | +49.6% ▲ |
| E | 50.2K | 142 | 353 | +24.5% ▲ |
| M | 47.2K | 175 | 270 | -5.0% ▼ |
| PE | 46.1K | 92 | 502 | +76.6% ▲ |
| LE | 44.4K | 125 | 355 | +25.0% ▲ |
| L | 42.5K | 148 | 287 | +1.1% vs avg |
| CV | 37.7K | 111 | 340 | +19.7% ▲ |
| SE | 36.2K | 117 | 309 | +8.8% ▲ |
| NG | 35.8K | 138 | 260 | -8.5% ▼ |
| WA | 32.2K | 88 | 366 | +28.9% ▲ |
| NR | 31.3K | 75 | 418 | +47.1% ▲ |
| GL | 30.6K | 67 | 457 | +61.0% ▲ |
| PO | 30.0K | 63 | 476 | +67.8% ▲ |
| S | 29.0K | 172 | 169 | -40.5% ▼ |
| ST | 28.8K | 87 | 331 | +16.6% ▲ |
| DY | 28.2K | 54 | 523 | +84.3% ▲ |
| BN | 28.1K | 77 | 366 | +28.7% ▲ |
| GU | 27.6K | 67 | 412 | +45.3% ▲ |
| BH | 27.0K | 50 | 540 | +90.3% ▲ |
| TN | 27.0K | 75 | 360 | +26.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BAY MEDICAL GROUP | 3,236 |
| REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE | 3,182 |
| NEXUS HEALTH GROUP | 3,020 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Drugs used in diabetes
- Paragraph: Insulin
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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.