Primidone
Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
186.5K
NHS Cost
£16.5M
Practices
5,240
Avg per Practice
36
Overview
Primidone is prescribed by 5,240 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 186,465 items were prescribed at a total cost of £16,498,486 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Antiepileptic drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
9,424
Jun 2026
8,766
Jun 2026
9,731
Jun 2026
9,623
Jun 2026
9,237
Jun 2026
9,756
Jun 2026
9,476
Jun 2026
9,905
Jun 2026
9,976
Jun 2026
9,080
Jun 2026
9,354
Jun 2026
9,683
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 6,746 | 130 | 52 | +45.8% ▲ |
| M | 5,184 | 112 | 46 | +30.1% ▲ |
| PE | 5,144 | 76 | 68 | +90.2% ▲ |
| NE | 5,042 | 89 | 57 | +59.3% ▲ |
| DN | 4,818 | 72 | 67 | +87.9% ▲ |
| B | 4,032 | 116 | 35 | -2.2% ▼ |
| NG | 3,957 | 103 | 38 | +7.9% ▲ |
| PR | 3,560 | 56 | 64 | +78.7% ▲ |
| L | 3,474 | 104 | 33 | -6.2% ▼ |
| NR | 3,329 | 66 | 50 | +41.6% ▲ |
| LS | 3,189 | 61 | 52 | +46.9% ▲ |
| GL | 3,176 | 52 | 61 | +71.6% ▲ |
| FY | 3,102 | 30 | 103 | +190.4% ▲ |
| BN | 3,079 | 55 | 56 | +57.3% ▲ |
| LE | 2,956 | 80 | 37 | +3.9% ▲ |
| BB | 2,839 | 47 | 60 | +69.7% ▲ |
| ST | 2,771 | 67 | 41 | +16.3% ▲ |
| WA | 2,737 | 66 | 42 | +16.6% ▲ |
| HU | 2,649 | 33 | 80 | +125.6% ▲ |
| IP | 2,649 | 55 | 48 | +35.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MARISCO MEDICAL PRACTICE | 483 |
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 440 |
| MARSDEN MEDICAL GROUP | 430 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Antiepileptic drugs
- Paragraph: Control of epilepsy
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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.