Pimecrolimus
Preparations for eczema and psoriasis | Skin
Items (National)
105.4K
NHS Cost
£2.9M
Practices
6,225
Avg per Practice
17
Overview
Pimecrolimus is prescribed by 6,225 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 105,402 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,874,010 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Skin, Section Preparations for eczema and psoriasis.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 3,522 | 98 | 36 | +112.4% ▲ |
| BN | 3,456 | 62 | 56 | +229.6% ▲ |
| E | 3,058 | 98 | 31 | +84.6% ▲ |
| N | 3,053 | 90 | 34 | +100.6% ▲ |
| S | 2,890 | 106 | 27 | +61.5% ▲ |
| B | 2,837 | 76 | 37 | +120.7% ▲ |
| LE | 2,045 | 77 | 27 | +57.4% ▲ |
| SE | 1,896 | 70 | 27 | +60.4% ▲ |
| NN | 1,893 | 51 | 37 | +119.5% ▲ |
| NW | 1,781 | 59 | 30 | +78.7% ▲ |
| LS | 1,711 | 64 | 27 | +58.0% ▲ |
| RH | 1,670 | 49 | 34 | +101.8% ▲ |
| BD | 1,666 | 42 | 40 | +134.9% ▲ |
| SW | 1,659 | 71 | 23 | +38.5% ▲ |
| HA | 1,628 | 49 | 33 | +96.4% ▲ |
| L | 1,588 | 75 | 21 | +25.4% ▲ |
| SK | 1,552 | 46 | 34 | +99.4% ▲ |
| OL | 1,397 | 54 | 26 | +53.3% ▲ |
| WA | 1,375 | 57 | 24 | +42.6% ▲ |
| W | 1,357 | 58 | 23 | +38.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| OMNES HEALTHCARE LTD | 1,111 |
| WEST KENT DERMATOLOGY | 1,092 |
| HERTS VALLEY COMMUNITY DERMATOLOGY HH | 921 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Skin
- Section: Preparations for eczema and psoriasis
- Paragraph: Drugs affecting the immune response
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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.