Salbutamol
Bronchodilators | Respiratory System
Items (National)
9,931
NHS Cost
£324.2K
Practices
1,479
Avg per Practice
7
Overview
Salbutamol is prescribed by 1,479 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 9,931 items were prescribed at a total cost of £324,200 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Respiratory System, Section Bronchodilators.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DY | 811 | 29 | 28 | +317.9% ▲ |
| B | 510 | 28 | 18 | +171.6% ▲ |
| WN | 431 | 20 | 22 | +222.4% ▲ |
| M | 409 | 25 | 16 | +144.8% ▲ |
| WS | 243 | 11 | 22 | +229.9% ▲ |
| BB | 216 | 12 | 18 | +168.7% ▲ |
| DN | 205 | 13 | 16 | +135.8% ▲ |
| SK | 181 | 11 | 17 | +146.3% ▲ |
| NN | 179 | 11 | 16 | +143.3% ▲ |
| NE | 171 | 11 | 16 | +131.3% ▲ |
| CV | 156 | 10 | 16 | +132.8% ▲ |
| OL | 153 | 9 | 17 | +153.7% ▲ |
| PE | 151 | 11 | 14 | +104.5% ▲ |
| S | 126 | 9 | 14 | +109.0% ▲ |
| WV | 122 | 6 | 20 | +203.0% ▲ |
| BA | 101 | 5 | 20 | +201.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| AW SURGERIES | 123 |
| WYCHBURY MEDICAL GROUP | 56 |
| SHEVINGTON SURGERY | 55 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Respiratory System
- Section: Bronchodilators
- Paragraph: Compound bronchodilator preparations
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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.