Pentoxifylline
Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
16.0K
NHS Cost
£189.2K
Practices
1,279
Avg per Practice
13
Overview
Pentoxifylline is prescribed by 1,279 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 16,024 items were prescribed at a total cost of £189,238 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG | 687 | 11 | 63 | +400.0% ▲ |
| N | 614 | 18 | 34 | +172.8% ▲ |
| LS | 581 | 24 | 24 | +93.6% ▲ |
| LN | 517 | 14 | 37 | +195.2% ▲ |
| BD | 423 | 16 | 26 | +111.2% ▲ |
| S | 415 | 19 | 22 | +74.4% ▲ |
| OX | 357 | 13 | 28 | +120.0% ▲ |
| HD | 320 | 10 | 32 | +156.0% ▲ |
| DN | 317 | 15 | 21 | +68.8% ▲ |
| SS | 311 | 15 | 21 | +65.6% ▲ |
| CO | 293 | 12 | 24 | +95.2% ▲ |
| PO | 249 | 9 | 28 | +121.6% ▲ |
| NE | 239 | 6 | 40 | +218.4% ▲ |
| RM | 236 | 6 | 39 | +214.4% ▲ |
| YO | 233 | 13 | 18 | +43.2% ▲ |
| E | 228 | 11 | 21 | +65.6% ▲ |
| PE | 228 | 8 | 29 | +128.0% ▲ |
| B | 211 | 13 | 16 | +29.6% ▲ |
| SE | 211 | 5 | 42 | +237.6% ▲ |
| WS | 200 | 9 | 22 | +77.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| EASTGATE MEDICAL GROUP | 297 |
| MARISCO MEDICAL PRACTICE | 141 |
| PARKVIEW SURGERY | 121 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Nitrates, calcium-channel blockers & other antianginal drugs
- Paragraph: Peripheral vasodilators and related 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.