Pilocarpine nitrate
Treatment of glaucoma | Eye
Items (National)
9,825
NHS Cost
£496.8K
Practices
906
Avg per Practice
11
Overview
Pilocarpine nitrate is prescribed by 906 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 9,825 items were prescribed at a total cost of £496,761 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 1,076 | 27 | 40 | +269.4% ▲ |
| DN | 866 | 28 | 31 | +186.1% ▲ |
| NR | 840 | 36 | 23 | +115.7% ▲ |
| TR | 666 | 20 | 33 | +208.3% ▲ |
| S | 521 | 25 | 21 | +92.6% ▲ |
| NG | 311 | 20 | 16 | +44.4% ▲ |
| WS | 285 | 4 | 71 | +560.2% ▲ |
| B | 266 | 14 | 19 | +75.9% ▲ |
| ST | 208 | 7 | 30 | +175.0% ▲ |
| WF | 198 | 15 | 13 | +22.2% ▲ |
| LE | 172 | 5 | 34 | +218.5% ▲ |
| PE | 172 | 13 | 13 | +22.2% ▲ |
| CV | 117 | 8 | 15 | +35.2% ▲ |
| PL | 113 | 7 | 16 | +49.1% ▲ |
| BH | 103 | 8 | 13 | +19.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE WESTGATE PRACTICE | 187 |
| BRIDGE SURGERY | 117 |
| CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP | 114 |
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.