Phenobarbital
Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
141.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7M
Practices
4,609
Avg per Practice
31
Overview
Phenobarbital is prescribed by 4,609 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 141,730 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,749,019 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Antiepileptic drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
5,905
Jun 2026
5,653
Jun 2026
6,041
Jun 2026
5,797
Jun 2026
5,656
Jun 2026
5,906
Jun 2026
5,581
Jun 2026
5,893
Jun 2026
5,848
Jun 2026
5,173
Jun 2026
5,415
Jun 2026
5,569
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 7,305 | 126 | 58 | +88.3% ▲ |
| NE | 4,360 | 99 | 44 | +42.9% ▲ |
| B | 3,615 | 122 | 30 | -3.9% ▼ |
| PE | 3,539 | 79 | 45 | +45.5% ▲ |
| M | 3,240 | 95 | 34 | +10.7% ▲ |
| L | 3,053 | 96 | 32 | +3.2% ▲ |
| NG | 2,845 | 83 | 34 | +11.4% ▲ |
| DE | 2,837 | 66 | 43 | +39.6% ▲ |
| IP | 2,646 | 52 | 51 | +65.3% ▲ |
| DN | 2,644 | 61 | 43 | +40.6% ▲ |
| LE | 2,558 | 72 | 36 | +15.3% ▲ |
| CV | 2,330 | 72 | 32 | +5.2% ▲ |
| PO | 2,262 | 45 | 50 | +63.3% ▲ |
| NR | 2,120 | 53 | 40 | +29.9% ▲ |
| BN | 2,091 | 49 | 43 | +38.6% ▲ |
| RG | 2,018 | 47 | 43 | +39.3% ▲ |
| WA | 1,983 | 57 | 35 | +13.0% ▲ |
| CM | 1,975 | 52 | 38 | +23.4% ▲ |
| HU | 1,954 | 31 | 63 | +104.5% ▲ |
| TN | 1,896 | 52 | 37 | +18.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| ST AUSTELL HEALTH GROUP | 264 |
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 253 |
| ISLAND CITY PRACTICE | 240 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Antiepileptic drugs
- Paragraph: Control of epilepsy
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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.