Sulfasalazine
Chronic bowel disorders | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
827.4K
NHS Cost
£21.8M
Practices
6,357
Avg per Practice
130
Overview
Sulfasalazine is prescribed by 6,357 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 827,424 items were prescribed at a total cost of £21,790,936 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Chronic bowel disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67,383
Jun 2026
62,947
Jun 2026
68,466
Jun 2026
65,722
Jun 2026
62,038
Jun 2026
68,827
Jun 2026
66,220
Jun 2026
67,505
Jun 2026
68,245
Jun 2026
60,736
Jun 2026
64,415
Jun 2026
64,588
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 28.1K | 137 | 205 | +57.4% ▲ |
| S | 27.6K | 165 | 167 | +28.5% ▲ |
| LE | 19.4K | 122 | 159 | +22.4% ▲ |
| PE | 18.2K | 91 | 200 | +53.6% ▲ |
| NG | 17.3K | 135 | 128 | -1.5% vs avg |
| M | 17.2K | 165 | 104 | -19.8% ▼ |
| BS | 17.2K | 78 | 221 | +69.5% ▲ |
| B | 17.2K | 225 | 76 | -41.3% ▼ |
| NR | 15.6K | 73 | 213 | +63.7% ▲ |
| DN | 15.4K | 85 | 181 | +39.2% ▲ |
| ST | 15.1K | 82 | 185 | +41.8% ▲ |
| NN | 14.8K | 65 | 227 | +74.6% ▲ |
| IP | 14.6K | 59 | 248 | +90.3% ▲ |
| GL | 13.7K | 65 | 211 | +61.9% ▲ |
| HU | 13.1K | 42 | 312 | +139.2% ▲ |
| WA | 13.0K | 85 | 153 | +17.7% ▲ |
| CM | 12.9K | 64 | 201 | +54.4% ▲ |
| PO | 12.8K | 63 | 204 | +56.5% ▲ |
| L | 12.0K | 142 | 85 | -35.0% ▼ |
| BN | 11.9K | 74 | 160 | +23.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 1,467 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 1,434 |
| HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP | 1,387 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Chronic bowel disorders
- Paragraph: Aminosalicylates
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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.