Semaglutide
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (National)
1.6M
NHS Cost
£145.6M
Practices
6,641
Avg per Practice
241
Overview
Semaglutide is prescribed by 6,641 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,599,057 items were prescribed at a total cost of £145,557,753 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Drugs used in diabetes.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
131,835
Jun 2026
130,297
Jun 2026
143,430
Jun 2026
135,644
Jun 2026
131,541
Jun 2026
137,294
Jun 2026
129,314
Jun 2026
132,468
Jun 2026
134,182
Jun 2026
119,196
Jun 2026
125,961
Jun 2026
125,979
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 56.1K | 255 | 220 | -8.6% ▼ |
| M | 55.5K | 172 | 322 | +33.9% ▲ |
| LE | 45.5K | 125 | 364 | +51.1% ▲ |
| PE | 42.8K | 91 | 470 | +95.1% ▲ |
| DN | 42.7K | 89 | 480 | +99.4% ▲ |
| S | 38.9K | 165 | 236 | -2.2% ▼ |
| NE | 36.3K | 138 | 263 | +9.3% ▲ |
| L | 36.1K | 146 | 247 | +2.7% ▲ |
| N | 35.5K | 118 | 301 | +24.9% ▲ |
| CV | 32.8K | 109 | 301 | +24.9% ▲ |
| TS | 30.1K | 73 | 412 | +71.2% ▲ |
| CH | 28.7K | 66 | 436 | +80.9% ▲ |
| NN | 28.4K | 65 | 437 | +81.4% ▲ |
| SK | 25.9K | 73 | 354 | +47.1% ▲ |
| NG | 25.4K | 134 | 189 | -21.3% ▼ |
| OL | 23.8K | 71 | 336 | +39.4% ▲ |
| E | 23.0K | 139 | 165 | -31.4% ▼ |
| ME | 22.1K | 67 | 330 | +37.2% ▲ |
| WA | 21.6K | 87 | 249 | +3.2% ▲ |
| BS | 21.4K | 78 | 274 | +13.8% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 3,486 |
| TELDOC | 2,813 |
| THE ROXTON PRACTICE | 2,774 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Drugs used in diabetes
- Paragraph: Antidiabetic drugs
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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.