Ropinirole hydrochloride
Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
653.6K
NHS Cost
£16.3M
Practices
6,152
Avg per Practice
106
Overview
Ropinirole hydrochloride is prescribed by 6,152 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 653,593 items were prescribed at a total cost of £16,305,611 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
51,824
Jun 2026
49,007
Jun 2026
52,962
Jun 2026
51,319
Jun 2026
49,981
Jun 2026
53,066
Jun 2026
50,294
Jun 2026
51,678
Jun 2026
52,296
Jun 2026
46,155
Jun 2026
48,862
Jun 2026
49,525
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 26.2K | 159 | 165 | +55.1% ▲ |
| NE | 25.3K | 132 | 192 | +80.6% ▲ |
| PE | 20.3K | 90 | 225 | +112.2% ▲ |
| B | 16.5K | 208 | 80 | -25.0% ▼ |
| NG | 15.6K | 128 | 122 | +14.5% ▲ |
| NR | 15.4K | 73 | 210 | +98.1% ▲ |
| DN | 12.8K | 82 | 157 | +47.5% ▲ |
| LE | 11.6K | 107 | 109 | +2.2% ▲ |
| LS | 11.5K | 81 | 142 | +33.5% ▲ |
| M | 11.3K | 133 | 85 | -20.3% ▼ |
| YO | 10.8K | 46 | 234 | +120.7% ▲ |
| BS | 10.1K | 76 | 133 | +25.4% ▲ |
| CV | 10.1K | 96 | 105 | -0.8% vs avg |
| BN | 9,931 | 71 | 140 | +31.7% ▲ |
| IP | 9,773 | 59 | 166 | +55.9% ▲ |
| EX | 9,610 | 58 | 166 | +56.0% ▲ |
| PL | 9,559 | 50 | 191 | +80.0% ▲ |
| HU | 9,259 | 42 | 221 | +107.6% ▲ |
| TN | 9,252 | 69 | 134 | +26.3% ▲ |
| L | 9,009 | 124 | 73 | -31.5% ▼ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 1,499 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 1,333 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 1,166 |
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.