Linaclotide
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
80.1K
NHS Cost
£3.2M
Practices
4,384
Avg per Practice
18
Overview
Linaclotide is prescribed by 4,384 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 80,088 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,236,047 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Laxatives.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | 4,976 | 111 | 45 | +144.8% ▲ |
| S | 3,331 | 98 | 34 | +85.8% ▲ |
| M | 3,055 | 83 | 37 | +101.1% ▲ |
| NE | 2,385 | 69 | 35 | +89.1% ▲ |
| WA | 2,024 | 58 | 35 | +90.7% ▲ |
| LE | 1,877 | 67 | 28 | +53.0% ▲ |
| NR | 1,668 | 50 | 33 | +82.5% ▲ |
| NG | 1,576 | 71 | 22 | +21.3% ▲ |
| TS | 1,548 | 42 | 37 | +101.6% ▲ |
| B | 1,481 | 59 | 25 | +37.2% ▲ |
| GL | 1,405 | 46 | 31 | +66.7% ▲ |
| ST | 1,374 | 50 | 28 | +50.3% ▲ |
| DN | 1,285 | 42 | 31 | +67.2% ▲ |
| CV | 1,257 | 45 | 28 | +52.5% ▲ |
| E | 1,250 | 47 | 27 | +45.4% ▲ |
| PR | 1,250 | 38 | 33 | +79.8% ▲ |
| LS | 1,230 | 44 | 28 | +53.0% ▲ |
| WN | 1,186 | 35 | 34 | +85.2% ▲ |
| SO | 1,162 | 29 | 40 | +119.1% ▲ |
| SE | 1,138 | 38 | 30 | +63.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| ISLAND CITY PRACTICE | 311 |
| THE BALAJI SURGERY, THE SPARKBROOK CHC | 291 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 248 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Laxatives
- Paragraph: Other drugs used in constipation
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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.