Lisinopril
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
7.6M
NHS Cost
£8.0M
Practices
6,941
Avg per Practice
1,096
Overview
Lisinopril is prescribed by 6,941 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 7,606,549 items were prescribed at a total cost of £7,995,312 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Hypertension and heart failure.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
659,594
Jun 2026
610,557
Jun 2026
664,815
Jun 2026
641,158
Jun 2026
620,158
Jun 2026
655,004
Jun 2026
626,933
Jun 2026
644,586
Jun 2026
651,736
Jun 2026
582,332
Jun 2026
619,013
Jun 2026
623,975
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 522.6K | 144 | 3,629 | +231.2% ▲ |
| PE | 317.5K | 94 | 3,378 | +208.2% ▲ |
| M | 241.1K | 178 | 1,354 | +23.6% ▲ |
| LE | 193.2K | 125 | 1,545 | +41.0% ▲ |
| TS | 187.7K | 76 | 2,469 | +125.3% ▲ |
| DH | 173.7K | 36 | 4,825 | +340.2% ▲ |
| TR | 172.6K | 34 | 5,076 | +363.2% ▲ |
| B | 163.9K | 262 | 626 | -42.9% ▼ |
| S | 156.1K | 169 | 924 | -15.7% ▼ |
| CB | 150.7K | 47 | 3,207 | +192.7% ▲ |
| YO | 148.6K | 47 | 3,162 | +188.5% ▲ |
| PL | 146.8K | 49 | 2,996 | +173.4% ▲ |
| DL | 146.6K | 46 | 3,188 | +190.9% ▲ |
| NR | 143.3K | 74 | 1,937 | +76.7% ▲ |
| SK | 136.8K | 73 | 1,875 | +71.1% ▲ |
| CA | 135.7K | 35 | 3,877 | +253.7% ▲ |
| OX | 130.9K | 58 | 2,256 | +105.9% ▲ |
| SR | 130.8K | 36 | 3,634 | +231.6% ▲ |
| ME | 125.9K | 67 | 1,879 | +71.4% ▲ |
| SN | 125.7K | 47 | 2,674 | +144.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 25,213 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 22,590 |
| CARN TO COAST HEALTH CENTRES | 17,957 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Hypertension and heart failure
- Paragraph: Renin-angiotensin system drugs
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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.