Safinamide
Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
40.1K
NHS Cost
£2.5M
Practices
1,989
Avg per Practice
20
Overview
Safinamide is prescribed by 1,989 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 40,067 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,508,653 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | 3,469 | 91 | 38 | +89.6% ▲ |
| NG | 3,306 | 94 | 35 | +75.1% ▲ |
| NN | 2,390 | 55 | 44 | +116.4% ▲ |
| PE | 2,103 | 44 | 48 | +137.8% ▲ |
| CV | 1,473 | 53 | 28 | +38.3% ▲ |
| M | 1,310 | 52 | 25 | +25.4% ▲ |
| WF | 1,214 | 30 | 41 | +101.5% ▲ |
| DL | 1,065 | 25 | 43 | +111.9% ▲ |
| DH | 1,052 | 20 | 53 | +161.7% ▲ |
| OL | 858 | 32 | 27 | +33.3% ▲ |
| DN | 854 | 39 | 22 | +9.0% ▲ |
| NE | 826 | 34 | 24 | +20.9% ▲ |
| LS | 760 | 29 | 26 | +30.3% ▲ |
| HD | 742 | 22 | 34 | +67.7% ▲ |
| S | 741 | 39 | 19 | -5.5% ▼ |
| BD | 708 | 25 | 28 | +40.8% ▲ |
| HX | 705 | 11 | 64 | +218.9% ▲ |
| TN | 686 | 21 | 33 | +62.7% ▲ |
| WA | 679 | 30 | 23 | +12.4% ▲ |
| WS | 631 | 21 | 30 | +49.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP | 228 |
| HEREWARD MEDICAL CENTRE | 175 |
| TOWER FAMILY HEALTHCARE | 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.