Meptazinol hydrochloride
Analgesics | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
41.7K
NHS Cost
£632.8K
Practices
1,262
Avg per Practice
33
Overview
Meptazinol hydrochloride is prescribed by 1,262 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 41,724 items were prescribed at a total cost of £632,792 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Analgesics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 6,814 | 41 | 166 | +402.1% ▲ |
| IP | 6,757 | 49 | 138 | +316.6% ▲ |
| NR | 6,565 | 64 | 103 | +210.0% ▲ |
| LU | 2,619 | 34 | 77 | +132.6% ▲ |
| TS | 1,955 | 34 | 58 | +73.7% ▲ |
| PE | 1,625 | 41 | 40 | +19.6% ▲ |
| CO | 1,282 | 13 | 99 | +197.9% ▲ |
| CM | 1,238 | 26 | 48 | +43.8% ▲ |
| SG | 786 | 19 | 41 | +25.1% ▲ |
| MK | 712 | 15 | 48 | +43.5% ▲ |
| AL | 564 | 10 | 56 | +70.4% ▲ |
| LE | 557 | 16 | 35 | +5.1% ▲ |
| S | 541 | 22 | 25 | -25.7% ▼ |
| NG | 408 | 19 | 22 | -35.0% ▼ |
| DN | 372 | 12 | 31 | -6.3% ▼ |
| DL | 358 | 12 | 30 | -10.0% ▼ |
| SR | 313 | 4 | 78 | +136.6% ▲ |
| FY | 264 | 9 | 29 | -11.5% ▼ |
| HU | 247 | 6 | 41 | +24.5% ▲ |
| L | 241 | 8 | 30 | -9.1% ▼ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| HAVERHILL FAMILY PRACTICE | 1,021 |
| MOUNT FARM SURGERY | 758 |
| ANGEL HILL SURGERY | 536 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Analgesics
- Paragraph: Opioid analgesics
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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.