Methocarbamol
Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
206.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3M
Practices
4,304
Avg per Practice
48
Overview
Methocarbamol is prescribed by 4,304 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 206,005 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,342,137 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13,402
Jun 2026
12,801
Jun 2026
14,107
Jun 2026
13,733
Jun 2026
13,644
Jun 2026
14,306
Jun 2026
13,362
Jun 2026
13,757
Jun 2026
14,252
Jun 2026
12,828
Jun 2026
13,795
Jun 2026
13,788
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.0K | 89 | 168 | +250.9% ▲ |
| NN | 13.6K | 64 | 212 | +342.8% ▲ |
| NR | 8,259 | 72 | 115 | +139.5% ▲ |
| HU | 7,184 | 40 | 180 | +274.9% ▲ |
| PL | 5,368 | 36 | 149 | +211.3% ▲ |
| TN | 4,886 | 35 | 140 | +191.4% ▲ |
| CT | 4,885 | 42 | 116 | +142.8% ▲ |
| OL | 4,860 | 57 | 85 | +78.1% ▲ |
| LS | 4,845 | 60 | 81 | +68.7% ▲ |
| PR | 4,494 | 36 | 125 | +160.5% ▲ |
| DY | 4,241 | 40 | 106 | +121.3% ▲ |
| FY | 4,240 | 32 | 133 | +176.6% ▲ |
| HX | 4,196 | 14 | 300 | +525.7% ▲ |
| LN | 4,188 | 29 | 144 | +201.5% ▲ |
| M | 4,082 | 86 | 48 | -0.8% vs avg |
| SG | 4,061 | 28 | 145 | +202.7% ▲ |
| HD | 4,057 | 40 | 101 | +111.7% ▲ |
| PO | 3,672 | 38 | 97 | +101.7% ▲ |
| SS | 3,537 | 48 | 74 | +53.9% ▲ |
| TS | 3,203 | 49 | 65 | +36.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| ISSA MEDICAL CENTRE - PATEL | 2,013 |
| HULL FAMILY PRACTICE | 1,433 |
| ST LUKES PRIMARY CARE CENTRE | 1,320 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- Section: Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders
- Paragraph: Skeletal muscle relaxants
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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.