Theophylline
Bronchodilators | Respiratory System
Items (National)
496.0K
NHS Cost
£12.6M
Practices
5,932
Avg per Practice
84
Overview
Theophylline is prescribed by 5,932 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 495,979 items were prescribed at a total cost of £12,613,441 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Respiratory System, Section Bronchodilators.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38,368
Jun 2026
35,531
Jun 2026
38,772
Jun 2026
37,004
Jun 2026
36,204
Jun 2026
38,028
Jun 2026
36,077
Jun 2026
36,916
Jun 2026
37,224
Jun 2026
32,893
Jun 2026
34,547
Jun 2026
34,894
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.9K | 89 | 223 | +167.0% ▲ |
| L | 19.8K | 140 | 141 | +69.1% ▲ |
| B | 18.4K | 228 | 81 | -3.3% ▼ |
| S | 17.4K | 149 | 117 | +40.1% ▲ |
| ST | 13.8K | 83 | 166 | +98.2% ▲ |
| NE | 12.5K | 122 | 103 | +22.8% ▲ |
| M | 11.4K | 159 | 72 | -14.2% ▼ |
| TS | 11.4K | 71 | 161 | +92.0% ▲ |
| WS | 9,528 | 73 | 131 | +56.1% ▲ |
| E | 8,849 | 104 | 85 | +1.8% vs avg |
| NG | 8,682 | 119 | 73 | -12.7% ▼ |
| RG | 8,133 | 65 | 125 | +49.6% ▲ |
| DN | 7,890 | 82 | 96 | +15.1% ▲ |
| RM | 7,507 | 77 | 98 | +16.6% ▲ |
| DL | 6,915 | 40 | 173 | +106.8% ▲ |
| CO | 6,733 | 42 | 160 | +91.7% ▲ |
| HU | 6,721 | 37 | 182 | +117.2% ▲ |
| CV | 6,656 | 97 | 69 | -17.9% ▼ |
| DY | 6,636 | 53 | 125 | +49.8% ▲ |
| WA | 6,595 | 75 | 88 | +5.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE | 1,840 |
| MIDLANDS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 955 |
| ESSEX LODGE | 932 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Respiratory System
- Section: Bronchodilators
- Paragraph: Theophylline
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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.