Isophane insulin
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (National)
693.3K
NHS Cost
£18.8M
Practices
6,567
Avg per Practice
106
Overview
Isophane insulin is prescribed by 6,567 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 693,334 items were prescribed at a total cost of £18,761,515 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Drugs used in diabetes.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54,409
Jun 2026
50,938
Jun 2026
54,798
Jun 2026
53,264
Jun 2026
51,538
Jun 2026
54,798
Jun 2026
52,470
Jun 2026
54,307
Jun 2026
54,781
Jun 2026
48,472
Jun 2026
51,256
Jun 2026
52,135
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS | 27.9K | 80 | 349 | +230.0% ▲ |
| EX | 26.7K | 62 | 431 | +308.3% ▲ |
| M | 24.6K | 168 | 146 | +38.5% ▲ |
| LE | 24.6K | 124 | 198 | +87.5% ▲ |
| NE | 24.4K | 138 | 177 | +67.2% ▲ |
| PO | 21.8K | 64 | 341 | +222.5% ▲ |
| SE | 18.7K | 114 | 164 | +55.2% ▲ |
| E | 16.4K | 132 | 124 | +17.3% ▲ |
| BN | 15.4K | 75 | 205 | +93.8% ▲ |
| B | 14.5K | 230 | 63 | -40.2% ▼ |
| NN | 13.7K | 67 | 205 | +93.7% ▲ |
| PL | 13.5K | 49 | 275 | +160.6% ▲ |
| BD | 11.9K | 59 | 201 | +90.2% ▲ |
| N | 11.7K | 112 | 105 | -0.8% vs avg |
| S | 11.7K | 158 | 74 | -29.6% ▼ |
| RG | 11.4K | 65 | 176 | +66.8% ▲ |
| PE | 10.7K | 90 | 119 | +13.0% ▲ |
| OX | 10.4K | 56 | 186 | +75.8% ▲ |
| OL | 9,737 | 74 | 132 | +24.6% ▲ |
| TQ | 9,516 | 31 | 307 | +190.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE WILLOW GROUP | 2,610 |
| PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE | 2,009 |
| ROLLE MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 1,654 |
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.