Timolol
Treatment of glaucoma | Eye
Items (National)
569.7K
NHS Cost
£3.7M
Practices
6,441
Avg per Practice
88
Overview
Timolol is prescribed by 6,441 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 569,669 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,740,488 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Eye, Section Treatment of glaucoma.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42,516
Jun 2026
40,007
Jun 2026
43,320
Jun 2026
42,245
Jun 2026
40,796
Jun 2026
43,393
Jun 2026
42,211
Jun 2026
43,630
Jun 2026
47,012
Jun 2026
40,603
Jun 2026
42,435
Jun 2026
42,488
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 19.2K | 234 | 82 | -7.0% ▼ |
| LE | 19.2K | 123 | 156 | +76.1% ▲ |
| M | 17.2K | 168 | 102 | +15.7% ▲ |
| PE | 15.8K | 92 | 172 | +94.5% ▲ |
| NG | 15.7K | 135 | 117 | +31.9% ▲ |
| S | 13.0K | 161 | 81 | -8.7% ▼ |
| OX | 10.9K | 58 | 187 | +111.9% ▲ |
| PR | 10.5K | 65 | 162 | +82.8% ▲ |
| ST | 10.4K | 83 | 126 | +42.4% ▲ |
| E | 10.3K | 136 | 76 | -14.3% ▼ |
| BN | 10.3K | 71 | 145 | +63.5% ▲ |
| SO | 9,753 | 53 | 184 | +108.1% ▲ |
| SK | 9,655 | 71 | 136 | +53.8% ▲ |
| NE | 9,473 | 129 | 73 | -17.0% ▼ |
| N | 9,358 | 113 | 83 | -6.3% ▼ |
| TN | 9,089 | 73 | 125 | +40.8% ▲ |
| SE | 8,983 | 109 | 82 | -6.8% ▼ |
| PO | 8,848 | 63 | 140 | +58.8% ▲ |
| YO | 8,490 | 46 | 185 | +108.8% ▲ |
| TS | 8,357 | 72 | 116 | +31.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE STAMFORD | 1,077 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 980 |
| SUTTON COLDFIELD GROUP PRACTICE | 916 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Eye
- Section: Treatment of glaucoma
- Paragraph: Treatment of glaucoma
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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.