Omega-3-acid ethyl esters
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
69.4K
NHS Cost
£2.3M
Practices
3,285
Avg per Practice
21
Overview
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters is prescribed by 3,285 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 69,420 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,299,676 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Lipid-regulating drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | 3,491 | 86 | 41 | +92.4% ▲ |
| L | 3,070 | 98 | 31 | +48.3% ▲ |
| NG | 2,741 | 86 | 32 | +51.2% ▲ |
| BN | 2,049 | 40 | 51 | +142.7% ▲ |
| E | 2,039 | 50 | 41 | +93.4% ▲ |
| S | 1,827 | 61 | 30 | +42.2% ▲ |
| M | 1,749 | 61 | 29 | +36.0% ▲ |
| N | 1,652 | 45 | 37 | +73.9% ▲ |
| CV | 1,621 | 59 | 28 | +30.3% ▲ |
| B | 1,527 | 62 | 25 | +16.6% ▲ |
| GU | 1,454 | 35 | 42 | +96.7% ▲ |
| SE | 1,421 | 38 | 37 | +77.3% ▲ |
| W | 1,319 | 40 | 33 | +56.4% ▲ |
| RG | 1,259 | 33 | 38 | +81.0% ▲ |
| SK | 1,224 | 36 | 34 | +61.1% ▲ |
| TN | 1,224 | 35 | 35 | +65.9% ▲ |
| SW | 1,200 | 28 | 43 | +103.3% ▲ |
| TW | 1,130 | 31 | 37 | +73.0% ▲ |
| NW | 991 | 34 | 29 | +37.9% ▲ |
| PL | 932 | 29 | 32 | +52.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY | 321 |
| CHEAM GP CENTRE | 247 |
| WILLOWS HEALTH | 230 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Lipid-regulating drugs
- Paragraph: Lipid-regulating 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.