Sodium chloride
Miscellaneous ophthalmic preparations | Eye
Items (National)
15.7K
NHS Cost
£736.3K
Practices
2,366
Avg per Practice
7
Overview
Sodium chloride is prescribed by 2,366 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 15,660 items were prescribed at a total cost of £736,282 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Eye, Section Miscellaneous ophthalmic preparations.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 1,414 | 60 | 24 | +257.6% ▲ |
| BH | 358 | 17 | 21 | +219.7% ▲ |
| B | 334 | 21 | 16 | +140.9% ▲ |
| NW | 323 | 14 | 23 | +250.0% ▲ |
| ME | 262 | 15 | 18 | +165.2% ▲ |
| E | 255 | 16 | 16 | +140.9% ▲ |
| TS | 248 | 13 | 19 | +189.4% ▲ |
| N | 246 | 14 | 18 | +166.7% ▲ |
| DL | 238 | 13 | 18 | +177.3% ▲ |
| SW | 238 | 17 | 14 | +112.1% ▲ |
| TN | 204 | 15 | 14 | +106.1% ▲ |
| DY | 203 | 12 | 17 | +156.1% ▲ |
| SE | 192 | 10 | 19 | +190.9% ▲ |
| LE | 191 | 14 | 14 | +106.1% ▲ |
| CV | 181 | 11 | 17 | +150.0% ▲ |
| PO | 168 | 11 | 15 | +131.8% ▲ |
| HA | 162 | 11 | 15 | +122.7% ▲ |
| NR | 144 | 9 | 16 | +142.4% ▲ |
| RG | 141 | 9 | 16 | +137.9% ▲ |
| UB | 140 | 9 | 16 | +136.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| PONTELAND MEDICAL GROUP | 73 |
| COLLINGWOOD HEALTH GROUP | 67 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 56 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Eye
- Section: Miscellaneous ophthalmic preparations
- Paragraph: Tear deficiency, eye lubricant and astringent
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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.