Pramipexole
Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
590.1K
NHS Cost
£8.6M
Practices
6,011
Avg per Practice
98
Overview
Pramipexole is prescribed by 6,011 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 590,149 items were prescribed at a total cost of £8,602,308 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45,233
Jun 2026
42,210
Jun 2026
46,405
Jun 2026
45,301
Jun 2026
43,998
Jun 2026
46,656
Jun 2026
44,721
Jun 2026
46,422
Jun 2026
47,317
Jun 2026
42,094
Jun 2026
44,297
Jun 2026
44,361
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 20.4K | 153 | 133 | +35.5% ▲ |
| M | 18.8K | 156 | 120 | +22.4% ▲ |
| NE | 15.4K | 128 | 120 | +22.2% ▲ |
| NG | 15.0K | 128 | 118 | +19.7% ▲ |
| DN | 14.4K | 83 | 173 | +76.4% ▲ |
| PE | 14.2K | 88 | 162 | +64.9% ▲ |
| BN | 14.1K | 74 | 190 | +93.6% ▲ |
| TS | 13.4K | 71 | 188 | +91.5% ▲ |
| NR | 12.6K | 73 | 173 | +75.7% ▲ |
| BB | 12.5K | 67 | 186 | +89.4% ▲ |
| L | 10.9K | 130 | 84 | -14.8% ▼ |
| TN | 10.4K | 70 | 148 | +50.7% ▲ |
| PO | 10.0K | 61 | 165 | +67.7% ▲ |
| B | 9,717 | 180 | 54 | -45.0% ▼ |
| SK | 9,530 | 70 | 136 | +38.6% ▲ |
| ST | 9,263 | 81 | 114 | +16.5% ▲ |
| PL | 8,989 | 49 | 183 | +86.8% ▲ |
| FY | 8,877 | 31 | 286 | +191.6% ▲ |
| EX | 8,862 | 59 | 150 | +53.0% ▲ |
| GL | 8,695 | 64 | 136 | +38.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BAY MEDICAL GROUP | 1,614 |
| LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE | 1,074 |
| THE MEDICAL GROUP | 1,069 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders
- Paragraph: Dopaminergic drugs used in parkinsonism
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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.