Simple
Cough preparations | Respiratory System
Items (National)
52.5K
NHS Cost
£94.4K
Practices
4,577
Avg per Practice
12
Overview
Simple is prescribed by 4,577 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 52,539 items were prescribed at a total cost of £94,369 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Respiratory System, Section Cough preparations.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 9,935 | 134 | 74 | +544.3% ▲ |
| N | 2,750 | 63 | 44 | +280.0% ▲ |
| UB | 2,578 | 34 | 76 | +559.1% ▲ |
| M | 2,348 | 46 | 51 | +343.5% ▲ |
| E | 2,037 | 51 | 40 | +247.0% ▲ |
| L | 1,901 | 59 | 32 | +180.0% ▲ |
| WF | 1,197 | 20 | 60 | +420.9% ▲ |
| NW | 1,178 | 28 | 42 | +266.1% ▲ |
| HA | 1,167 | 31 | 38 | +227.0% ▲ |
| SW | 785 | 26 | 30 | +162.6% ▲ |
| WS | 761 | 22 | 35 | +200.9% ▲ |
| BD | 710 | 11 | 65 | +460.9% ▲ |
| WV | 648 | 17 | 38 | +231.3% ▲ |
| W | 551 | 21 | 26 | +127.8% ▲ |
| SL | 541 | 13 | 42 | +261.7% ▲ |
| TW | 506 | 24 | 21 | +83.5% ▲ |
| CT | 422 | 12 | 35 | +206.1% ▲ |
| SE | 417 | 22 | 19 | +65.2% ▲ |
| RM | 369 | 13 | 28 | +147.0% ▲ |
| S | 354 | 21 | 17 | +47.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE | 874 |
| THE SALUJA CLINIC | 819 |
| COVENTRY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | 570 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Respiratory System
- Section: Cough preparations
- Paragraph: Expectorant and demulcent cough 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.