Somatropin
Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones and anti, oestrogens | Endocrine System
Items (National)
38.1K
NHS Cost
£21.3M
Practices
2,691
Avg per Practice
14
Overview
Somatropin is prescribed by 2,691 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 38,138 items were prescribed at a total cost of £21,289,585 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones and anti, oestrogens.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 2,095 | 82 | 26 | +79.6% ▲ |
| S | 1,209 | 53 | 23 | +60.6% ▲ |
| BD | 1,191 | 32 | 37 | +162.0% ▲ |
| LS | 1,186 | 49 | 24 | +70.4% ▲ |
| SK | 1,158 | 39 | 30 | +109.2% ▲ |
| E | 1,069 | 50 | 21 | +50.7% ▲ |
| BB | 998 | 40 | 25 | +75.4% ▲ |
| WF | 994 | 33 | 30 | +112.0% ▲ |
| RG | 896 | 35 | 26 | +80.3% ▲ |
| PE | 882 | 33 | 27 | +88.0% ▲ |
| PR | 870 | 37 | 24 | +65.5% ▲ |
| CB | 819 | 29 | 28 | +98.6% ▲ |
| BL | 813 | 33 | 25 | +73.2% ▲ |
| OX | 753 | 31 | 24 | +71.1% ▲ |
| OL | 711 | 28 | 25 | +78.9% ▲ |
| TN | 710 | 31 | 23 | +61.3% ▲ |
| CT | 663 | 25 | 27 | +86.6% ▲ |
| NN | 652 | 31 | 21 | +47.9% ▲ |
| MK | 587 | 23 | 26 | +79.6% ▲ |
| TR | 580 | 22 | 26 | +85.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 183 |
| BAY MEDICAL GROUP | 128 |
| THE SALTAIRE & WINDHILL MEDICAL P'SHIP | 119 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones and anti, oestrogens
- Paragraph: Hypothalamic & anterior pituitary hormone & antioestrogens
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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.