Simeticone
Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
16.3K
NHS Cost
£124.7K
Practices
2,964
Avg per Practice
6
Overview
Simeticone is prescribed by 2,964 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 16,251 items were prescribed at a total cost of £124,680 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 1,151 | 51 | 23 | +310.9% ▲ |
| E | 506 | 28 | 18 | +229.1% ▲ |
| S | 404 | 22 | 18 | +234.5% ▲ |
| L | 351 | 17 | 21 | +274.5% ▲ |
| M | 323 | 18 | 18 | +225.5% ▲ |
| NW | 252 | 12 | 21 | +281.8% ▲ |
| BD | 251 | 13 | 19 | +250.9% ▲ |
| N | 210 | 13 | 16 | +194.5% ▲ |
| SW | 197 | 12 | 16 | +198.2% ▲ |
| LE | 168 | 11 | 15 | +178.2% ▲ |
| DN | 161 | 11 | 15 | +165.5% ▲ |
| HA | 146 | 9 | 16 | +194.5% ▲ |
| CT | 143 | 10 | 14 | +160.0% ▲ |
| EX | 139 | 9 | 15 | +180.0% ▲ |
| CV | 138 | 11 | 13 | +127.3% ▲ |
| BN | 137 | 7 | 20 | +256.4% ▲ |
| BH | 131 | 8 | 16 | +198.2% ▲ |
| GU | 130 | 6 | 22 | +294.5% ▲ |
| ME | 127 | 9 | 14 | +156.4% ▲ |
| SE | 126 | 7 | 18 | +227.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 63 |
| BANKFIELD SURGERY | 62 |
| OAKLEAF | 62 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Dyspepsia and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- Paragraph: Antacids and simeticone
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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.