Rivastigmine
Drugs for dementia | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
399.3K
NHS Cost
£9.3M
Practices
5,804
Avg per Practice
69
Overview
Rivastigmine is prescribed by 5,804 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 399,326 items were prescribed at a total cost of £9,278,218 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs for dementia.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28,130
Jun 2026
26,823
Jun 2026
29,349
Jun 2026
28,117
Jun 2026
27,862
Jun 2026
29,367
Jun 2026
27,748
Jun 2026
28,584
Jun 2026
29,214
Jun 2026
26,110
Jun 2026
27,485
Jun 2026
27,494
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 13.4K | 155 | 86 | +25.4% ▲ |
| PE | 11.7K | 90 | 130 | +89.1% ▲ |
| NE | 10.3K | 121 | 85 | +23.3% ▲ |
| BS | 10.1K | 75 | 135 | +96.1% ▲ |
| NG | 9,325 | 119 | 78 | +14.0% ▲ |
| N | 8,535 | 97 | 88 | +27.9% ▲ |
| NR | 7,959 | 71 | 112 | +62.9% ▲ |
| DE | 7,780 | 80 | 97 | +41.4% ▲ |
| BN | 7,548 | 65 | 116 | +68.8% ▲ |
| IP | 7,441 | 57 | 131 | +89.7% ▲ |
| GL | 6,893 | 59 | 117 | +69.8% ▲ |
| OX | 6,848 | 54 | 127 | +84.3% ▲ |
| GU | 6,824 | 63 | 108 | +57.4% ▲ |
| PO | 6,400 | 59 | 109 | +57.7% ▲ |
| M | 6,323 | 111 | 57 | -17.2% ▼ |
| CM | 6,199 | 62 | 100 | +45.3% ▲ |
| ST | 6,129 | 83 | 74 | +7.3% ▲ |
| NN | 5,955 | 62 | 96 | +39.5% ▲ |
| TN | 5,954 | 65 | 92 | +33.1% ▲ |
| TS | 5,890 | 66 | 89 | +29.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 840 |
| CARE HOMES MEDICAL PRACTICE | 594 |
| GUILDOWNS GROUP PRACTICE | 592 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs for dementia
- Paragraph: Dementia
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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.