Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction)
Drugs for genito-urinary disorders | Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
Items (National)
3.4M
NHS Cost
£4.1M
Practices
6,781
Avg per Practice
504
Overview
Sildenafil (Erectile Dysfunction) is prescribed by 6,781 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 3,417,872 items were prescribed at a total cost of £4,132,832 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders, Section Drugs for genito-urinary disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
293,695
Jun 2026
274,733
Jun 2026
298,147
Jun 2026
289,965
Jun 2026
281,934
Jun 2026
295,830
Jun 2026
281,038
Jun 2026
286,892
Jun 2026
294,859
Jun 2026
262,718
Jun 2026
276,984
Jun 2026
276,098
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 114.6K | 263 | 436 | -13.6% ▼ |
| S | 112.9K | 170 | 664 | +31.8% ▲ |
| NE | 89.9K | 141 | 638 | +26.5% ▲ |
| NG | 87.9K | 139 | 633 | +25.5% ▲ |
| M | 86.4K | 176 | 491 | -2.6% ▼ |
| PE | 71.6K | 93 | 770 | +52.8% ▲ |
| L | 66.6K | 145 | 459 | -8.9% ▼ |
| DN | 65.2K | 87 | 750 | +48.7% ▲ |
| E | 64.2K | 141 | 455 | -9.7% ▼ |
| LE | 63.8K | 127 | 502 | -0.3% vs avg |
| NR | 60.8K | 74 | 821 | +63.0% ▲ |
| CV | 56.1K | 111 | 506 | +0.3% vs avg |
| NN | 54.9K | 66 | 832 | +65.0% ▲ |
| LS | 51.4K | 90 | 571 | +13.3% ▲ |
| TS | 50.7K | 74 | 686 | +36.0% ▲ |
| DE | 48.8K | 80 | 610 | +21.0% ▲ |
| IP | 48.6K | 61 | 796 | +57.9% ▲ |
| BN | 47.8K | 78 | 613 | +21.7% ▲ |
| N | 47.8K | 120 | 399 | -20.9% ▼ |
| BS | 47.0K | 80 | 587 | +16.5% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 5,633 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 4,777 |
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 4,332 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Urinary-Tract Disorders
- Section: Drugs for genito-urinary disorders
- Paragraph: Drugs for erectile dysfunction
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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.