Mupirocin
Drugs acting on the nose | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
Items (National)
78.0K
NHS Cost
£422.9K
Practices
6,647
Avg per Practice
12
Overview
Mupirocin is prescribed by 6,647 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 78,030 items were prescribed at a total cost of £422,946 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Ear, Nose and Oropharynx, Section Drugs acting on the nose.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 2,266 | 110 | 21 | +76.1% ▲ |
| NG | 2,026 | 87 | 23 | +99.1% ▲ |
| BS | 1,498 | 63 | 24 | +103.4% ▲ |
| SW | 1,331 | 70 | 19 | +62.4% ▲ |
| E | 1,307 | 77 | 17 | +45.3% ▲ |
| LS | 1,304 | 65 | 20 | +71.8% ▲ |
| CM | 1,279 | 47 | 27 | +132.5% ▲ |
| SE | 1,272 | 63 | 20 | +72.6% ▲ |
| PE | 1,270 | 53 | 24 | +105.1% ▲ |
| LE | 1,216 | 61 | 20 | +70.1% ▲ |
| M | 1,151 | 61 | 19 | +61.5% ▲ |
| HU | 1,106 | 33 | 34 | +186.3% ▲ |
| EX | 1,086 | 48 | 23 | +93.2% ▲ |
| N | 1,066 | 56 | 19 | +62.4% ▲ |
| NW | 1,004 | 48 | 21 | +78.6% ▲ |
| S | 1,001 | 52 | 19 | +65.0% ▲ |
| YO | 957 | 37 | 26 | +121.4% ▲ |
| ST | 950 | 43 | 22 | +88.9% ▲ |
| W | 945 | 51 | 19 | +58.1% ▲ |
| PO | 944 | 43 | 22 | +88.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BRADFORD DERMATOLOGY SERVICE | 227 |
| NORTH EAST LONDON COMMUNITY ENT SERVICE | 215 |
| CATS - ENHANCED ENT SERVICE | 154 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
- Section: Drugs acting on the nose
- Paragraph: Nasal preparations for infection
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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.