Pilocarpine hydrochloride
Drugs acting on the oropharynx | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
Items (National)
23.3K
NHS Cost
£973.2K
Practices
2,171
Avg per Practice
11
Overview
Pilocarpine hydrochloride is prescribed by 2,171 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 23,332 items were prescribed at a total cost of £973,157 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Ear, Nose and Oropharynx, Section Drugs acting on the oropharynx.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN | 1,456 | 33 | 44 | +312.1% ▲ |
| NE | 940 | 34 | 28 | +157.9% ▲ |
| M | 537 | 22 | 24 | +128.0% ▲ |
| PO | 478 | 16 | 30 | +179.4% ▲ |
| IP | 439 | 22 | 20 | +86.9% ▲ |
| B | 418 | 20 | 21 | +95.3% ▲ |
| LE | 406 | 26 | 16 | +45.8% ▲ |
| BD | 347 | 13 | 27 | +149.5% ▲ |
| SS | 345 | 22 | 16 | +46.7% ▲ |
| LS | 342 | 17 | 20 | +87.9% ▲ |
| RM | 336 | 14 | 24 | +124.3% ▲ |
| GL | 334 | 16 | 21 | +95.3% ▲ |
| E | 305 | 16 | 19 | +78.5% ▲ |
| ME | 292 | 16 | 18 | +71.0% ▲ |
| EX | 291 | 14 | 21 | +94.4% ▲ |
| S | 284 | 12 | 24 | +121.5% ▲ |
| DL | 267 | 9 | 30 | +177.6% ▲ |
| CO | 266 | 16 | 17 | +55.1% ▲ |
| ST | 249 | 13 | 19 | +79.4% ▲ |
| TN | 241 | 14 | 17 | +60.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| WESTROP MEDICAL PRACTICE | 194 |
| JUBILEE MEDICAL GROUP | 104 |
| WHALEBRIDGE PRACTICE | 101 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
- Section: Drugs acting on the oropharynx
- Paragraph: Treatment of dry mouth
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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.