Pyridostigmine bromide
Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
85.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9M
Practices
4,980
Avg per Practice
17
Overview
Pyridostigmine bromide is prescribed by 4,980 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 85,243 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,850,768 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 2,709 | 109 | 25 | +45.6% ▲ |
| S | 2,287 | 78 | 29 | +71.3% ▲ |
| M | 2,078 | 75 | 28 | +62.0% ▲ |
| DN | 1,951 | 57 | 34 | +100.0% ▲ |
| NG | 1,930 | 72 | 27 | +56.7% ▲ |
| PE | 1,541 | 50 | 31 | +80.1% ▲ |
| LS | 1,359 | 52 | 26 | +52.6% ▲ |
| NR | 1,313 | 46 | 29 | +66.7% ▲ |
| BS | 1,311 | 51 | 26 | +50.3% ▲ |
| L | 1,299 | 54 | 24 | +40.9% ▲ |
| LE | 1,259 | 58 | 22 | +26.9% ▲ |
| NE | 1,228 | 51 | 24 | +40.9% ▲ |
| ST | 1,225 | 56 | 22 | +28.1% ▲ |
| TS | 1,214 | 43 | 28 | +64.9% ▲ |
| N | 1,181 | 41 | 29 | +68.4% ▲ |
| E | 1,180 | 54 | 22 | +28.1% ▲ |
| HU | 1,165 | 23 | 51 | +196.5% ▲ |
| SK | 1,127 | 37 | 31 | +78.4% ▲ |
| CV | 1,123 | 48 | 23 | +36.8% ▲ |
| CM | 1,103 | 39 | 28 | +65.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| SPRING HILL MEDICAL CENTRE | 195 |
| TOWER FAMILY HEALTHCARE | 158 |
| STOCKWELL GROUP PRACTICE | 154 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- Section: Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders
- Paragraph: Drugs which enhance neuromuscular transmission
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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.