Other barrier preparations
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (National)
26.1K
NHS Cost
£121.7K
Practices
4,412
Avg per Practice
6
Overview
Other barrier preparations is prescribed by 4,412 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 26,104 items were prescribed at a total cost of £121,714 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Skin, Section Emollient and barrier preparations.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 1,484 | 68 | 22 | +269.5% ▲ |
| L | 1,238 | 61 | 20 | +244.1% ▲ |
| M | 630 | 41 | 15 | +161.0% ▲ |
| CH | 515 | 20 | 26 | +337.3% ▲ |
| WN | 478 | 16 | 30 | +406.8% ▲ |
| LE | 435 | 21 | 21 | +250.8% ▲ |
| S | 400 | 22 | 18 | +208.5% ▲ |
| PR | 364 | 13 | 28 | +374.6% ▲ |
| BD | 352 | 18 | 20 | +232.2% ▲ |
| E | 327 | 18 | 18 | +208.5% ▲ |
| DY | 269 | 10 | 27 | +355.9% ▲ |
| WF | 265 | 10 | 27 | +349.2% ▲ |
| CV | 264 | 17 | 16 | +162.7% ▲ |
| OL | 253 | 14 | 18 | +206.8% ▲ |
| BH | 249 | 8 | 31 | +427.1% ▲ |
| NE | 234 | 16 | 15 | +147.5% ▲ |
| TR | 231 | 13 | 18 | +201.7% ▲ |
| WA | 211 | 15 | 14 | +139.0% ▲ |
| LS | 199 | 12 | 17 | +181.4% ▲ |
| CM | 192 | 6 | 32 | +442.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| CIVIC MEDICAL CENTRE | 106 |
| SHORE MEDICAL | 104 |
| WHITE ROSE SURGERY | 90 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Skin
- Section: Emollient and barrier preparations
- Paragraph: Barrier preparations
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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.