Naltrexone hydrochloride
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
18.0K
NHS Cost
£937.7K
Practices
1,266
Avg per Practice
14
Overview
Naltrexone hydrochloride is prescribed by 1,266 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 17,972 items were prescribed at a total cost of £937,672 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in substance dependence.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 953 | 30 | 32 | +123.9% ▲ |
| NG | 559 | 23 | 24 | +71.1% ▲ |
| N | 533 | 13 | 41 | +188.7% ▲ |
| NR | 532 | 6 | 89 | +524.6% ▲ |
| NE | 528 | 16 | 33 | +132.4% ▲ |
| LS | 472 | 17 | 28 | +95.8% ▲ |
| M | 463 | 10 | 46 | +226.1% ▲ |
| GL | 422 | 8 | 53 | +271.8% ▲ |
| SE | 413 | 11 | 38 | +164.1% ▲ |
| SW | 395 | 12 | 33 | +131.7% ▲ |
| NW | 355 | 13 | 27 | +92.3% ▲ |
| DN | 354 | 6 | 59 | +315.5% ▲ |
| L | 308 | 6 | 51 | +261.3% ▲ |
| ME | 298 | 8 | 37 | +162.7% ▲ |
| PE | 280 | 9 | 31 | +119.0% ▲ |
| BN | 279 | 9 | 31 | +118.3% ▲ |
| PL | 266 | 12 | 22 | +56.3% ▲ |
| BD | 263 | 5 | 53 | +270.4% ▲ |
| DY | 251 | 9 | 28 | +96.5% ▲ |
| WF | 249 | 9 | 28 | +95.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| CGL NORFOLK | 417 |
| SPECTRUM | 203 |
| ST MARY'S GATE | 192 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs used in substance dependence
- Paragraph: Opioid dependence
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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.