Isosorbide dinitrate
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
50.2K
NHS Cost
£524.0K
Practices
2,791
Avg per Practice
18
Overview
Isosorbide dinitrate is prescribed by 2,791 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 50,188 items were prescribed at a total cost of £524,022 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 2,128 | 53 | 40 | +123.3% ▲ |
| N | 2,042 | 50 | 41 | +126.7% ▲ |
| RM | 1,855 | 46 | 40 | +123.9% ▲ |
| NW | 1,669 | 34 | 49 | +172.8% ▲ |
| B | 1,655 | 69 | 24 | +33.3% ▲ |
| PE | 1,455 | 39 | 37 | +107.2% ▲ |
| ST | 1,345 | 52 | 26 | +43.9% ▲ |
| HA | 1,312 | 39 | 34 | +86.7% ▲ |
| IG | 1,264 | 24 | 53 | +192.8% ▲ |
| SK | 1,222 | 31 | 39 | +118.9% ▲ |
| UB | 1,093 | 29 | 38 | +109.4% ▲ |
| SE | 947 | 27 | 35 | +95.0% ▲ |
| M | 921 | 41 | 23 | +25.0% ▲ |
| S | 915 | 31 | 30 | +63.9% ▲ |
| NE | 861 | 28 | 31 | +71.1% ▲ |
| SW | 761 | 21 | 36 | +101.1% ▲ |
| W | 738 | 17 | 43 | +141.1% ▲ |
| TS | 734 | 33 | 22 | +23.3% ▲ |
| MK | 699 | 23 | 30 | +68.9% ▲ |
| OX | 690 | 18 | 38 | +112.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| WOODSTOCK SURGERY | 224 |
| AURORA MEDCARE | 217 |
| THE DEEPINGS PRACTICE | 180 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs
- Paragraph: Nitrates
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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.