Isosorbide mononitrate
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
4.5M
NHS Cost
£19.6M
Practices
6,862
Avg per Practice
661
Overview
Isosorbide mononitrate is prescribed by 6,862 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 4,535,320 items were prescribed at a total cost of £19,559,849 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
384,068
Jun 2026
364,718
Jun 2026
392,591
Jun 2026
379,058
Jun 2026
367,718
Jun 2026
387,919
Jun 2026
376,839
Jun 2026
387,186
Jun 2026
388,363
Jun 2026
353,408
Jun 2026
368,048
Jun 2026
380,066
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 197.4K | 172 | 1,148 | +73.7% ▲ |
| NE | 159.4K | 142 | 1,123 | +69.8% ▲ |
| B | 150.1K | 265 | 567 | -14.3% ▼ |
| PE | 116.3K | 93 | 1,250 | +89.2% ▲ |
| NG | 111.7K | 137 | 815 | +23.4% ▲ |
| M | 99.5K | 175 | 569 | -14.0% ▼ |
| L | 96.8K | 147 | 659 | -0.4% vs avg |
| E | 96.0K | 139 | 691 | +4.5% ▲ |
| DN | 92.6K | 92 | 1,006 | +52.2% ▲ |
| LE | 83.8K | 125 | 670 | +1.4% vs avg |
| TS | 83.3K | 74 | 1,126 | +70.4% ▲ |
| YO | 76.1K | 47 | 1,620 | +145.1% ▲ |
| WF | 71.0K | 61 | 1,164 | +76.0% ▲ |
| DE | 66.5K | 82 | 810 | +22.6% ▲ |
| N | 66.3K | 118 | 562 | -14.9% ▼ |
| BD | 63.6K | 59 | 1,079 | +63.2% ▲ |
| LS | 62.8K | 90 | 698 | +5.6% ▲ |
| BN | 61.9K | 76 | 815 | +23.3% ▲ |
| NR | 61.3K | 73 | 839 | +27.0% ▲ |
| ST | 60.6K | 84 | 721 | +9.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 9,475 |
| DRS REDDY AND NUNN | 7,624 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 7,527 |
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.