Penicillamine

Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (National)

5,551

NHS Cost

£1.4M

Practices

590

Avg per Practice

Overview

Penicillamine is prescribed by 590 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 5,551 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,424,559 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

No monthly data available.

Prescribing by Area

Area	Items	Practices	Avg/Practice	vs National
NE	326	14	23	+147.9% ▲
S	136	10	14	+44.7% ▲
CM	130	9	14	+53.2% ▲
NN	114	9	13	+35.1% ▲
M	109	7	16	+66.0% ▲
ST	108	8	14	+43.6% ▲
E	107	3	36	+279.8% ▲
NG	106	4	27	+181.9% ▲
RM	103	4	26	+174.5% ▲
LS	102	4	26	+171.3% ▲

Top Prescribing Practices

Practice	Items
WELL STREET SURGERY	82
THE WINDMILL PRACTICE	65
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES	59

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BNF Classification

Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Section: Drugs used in rheumatic diseases and gout
Paragraph: Rheumatic disease suppressant 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.