Pilocarpine hydrochloride
Treatment of glaucoma | Eye
Items (National)
25.6K
NHS Cost
£1.0M
Practices
2,494
Avg per Practice
10
Overview
Pilocarpine hydrochloride is prescribed by 2,494 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 25,601 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,017,926 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Eye, Section Treatment of glaucoma.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 1,303 | 58 | 23 | +118.4% ▲ |
| DN | 1,102 | 44 | 25 | +142.7% ▲ |
| WF | 930 | 36 | 26 | +150.5% ▲ |
| NG | 892 | 46 | 19 | +88.3% ▲ |
| B | 825 | 50 | 17 | +60.2% ▲ |
| DE | 792 | 31 | 26 | +147.6% ▲ |
| NR | 745 | 33 | 23 | +119.4% ▲ |
| TR | 744 | 24 | 31 | +201.0% ▲ |
| NE | 437 | 24 | 18 | +76.7% ▲ |
| TS | 427 | 26 | 16 | +59.2% ▲ |
| BH | 409 | 18 | 23 | +120.4% ▲ |
| LS | 366 | 22 | 17 | +61.2% ▲ |
| SO | 365 | 20 | 18 | +77.7% ▲ |
| PL | 350 | 14 | 25 | +142.7% ▲ |
| CT | 347 | 18 | 19 | +87.4% ▲ |
| ME | 344 | 21 | 16 | +59.2% ▲ |
| ST | 338 | 18 | 19 | +82.5% ▲ |
| M | 329 | 21 | 16 | +52.4% ▲ |
| BN | 321 | 20 | 16 | +56.3% ▲ |
| YO | 299 | 13 | 23 | +123.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BELVOIR HEALTH GROUP | 94 |
| HILL BROW SURGERY PMS PRACTICE | 82 |
| LANDER MEDICAL PRACTICE | 79 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Eye
- Section: Treatment of glaucoma
- Paragraph: Treatment of glaucoma
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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.