Riluzole
Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
20.8K
NHS Cost
£5.8M
Practices
2,004
Avg per Practice
10
Overview
Riluzole is prescribed by 2,004 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 20,797 items were prescribed at a total cost of £5,788,441 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 701 | 39 | 18 | +73.1% ▲ |
| NG | 567 | 35 | 16 | +55.8% ▲ |
| DN | 387 | 22 | 18 | +69.2% ▲ |
| LE | 372 | 23 | 16 | +55.8% ▲ |
| SK | 367 | 22 | 17 | +60.6% ▲ |
| PE | 365 | 25 | 15 | +40.4% ▲ |
| CO | 358 | 20 | 18 | +72.1% ▲ |
| TN | 355 | 18 | 20 | +89.4% ▲ |
| N | 329 | 13 | 25 | +143.3% ▲ |
| BN | 298 | 17 | 18 | +68.3% ▲ |
| WF | 284 | 14 | 20 | +95.2% ▲ |
| M | 274 | 18 | 15 | +46.2% ▲ |
| ME | 274 | 15 | 18 | +76.0% ▲ |
| CV | 272 | 17 | 16 | +53.8% ▲ |
| LS | 261 | 16 | 16 | +56.7% ▲ |
| BD | 259 | 8 | 32 | +211.5% ▲ |
| YO | 255 | 11 | 23 | +123.1% ▲ |
| RG | 245 | 12 | 20 | +96.2% ▲ |
| ST | 240 | 15 | 16 | +53.8% ▲ |
| E | 239 | 11 | 22 | +108.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| PEARTREE LANE SURGERY | 100 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 90 |
| FRONT STREET SURGERY | 77 |
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.