Piracetam
Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
6,900
NHS Cost
£132.4K
Practices
532
Avg per Practice
13
Overview
Piracetam is prescribed by 532 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 6,900 items were prescribed at a total cost of £132,399 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | 549 | 20 | 27 | +110.8% ▲ |
| S | 282 | 9 | 31 | +140.8% ▲ |
| YO | 250 | 7 | 36 | +174.6% ▲ |
| E | 222 | 10 | 22 | +70.8% ▲ |
| N | 213 | 6 | 36 | +173.1% ▲ |
| DN | 208 | 12 | 17 | +33.1% ▲ |
| NG | 201 | 13 | 16 | +19.2% ▲ |
| HP | 178 | 5 | 36 | +173.8% ▲ |
| GL | 174 | 5 | 35 | +167.7% ▲ |
| NE | 173 | 8 | 22 | +66.2% ▲ |
| M | 130 | 7 | 19 | +43.1% ▲ |
| SW | 127 | 4 | 32 | +144.6% ▲ |
| TN | 120 | 7 | 17 | +31.5% ▲ |
| WR | 120 | 6 | 20 | +53.8% ▲ |
| TW | 113 | 2 | 57 | +334.6% ▲ |
| HA | 109 | 4 | 27 | +110.0% ▲ |
| B | 105 | 7 | 15 | +15.4% ▲ |
| CM | 104 | 5 | 21 | +60.0% ▲ |
| RG | 101 | 3 | 34 | +159.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| CARRINGTON HOUSE SURGERY | 104 |
| MORRIS HOUSE GROUP PRACTICE | 102 |
| GLEADLESS MEDICAL CENTRE | 93 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders
- Paragraph: Essential tremor,chorea,tics and related disorders
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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.