Sodium oxybate
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
1,204
NHS Cost
£1.1M
Practices
113
Avg per Practice
11
Overview
Sodium oxybate is prescribed by 113 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,204 items were prescribed at a total cost of £1,131,378 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Hypnotics and anxiolytics.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | 259 | 17 | 15 | +42.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| WESTEND MEDICAL PRACTICE | 31 |
| HAMSTEAD ROAD SURGERY | 24 |
| NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE | 23 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Hypnotics and anxiolytics
- Paragraph: Hypnotics
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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.