Tizanidine hydrochloride
Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (National)
104.3K
NHS Cost
£743.9K
Practices
3,939
Avg per Practice
27
Overview
Tizanidine hydrochloride is prescribed by 3,939 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 104,329 items were prescribed at a total cost of £743,900 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases, Section Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 3,009 | 73 | 41 | +55.5% ▲ |
| NR | 2,982 | 61 | 49 | +84.5% ▲ |
| NE | 2,667 | 61 | 44 | +64.9% ▲ |
| N | 2,400 | 60 | 40 | +50.9% ▲ |
| NW | 2,376 | 37 | 64 | +142.3% ▲ |
| HU | 2,351 | 33 | 71 | +168.7% ▲ |
| E | 2,309 | 51 | 45 | +70.9% ▲ |
| SE | 2,232 | 49 | 46 | +72.1% ▲ |
| IP | 2,215 | 47 | 47 | +77.7% ▲ |
| PE | 2,123 | 68 | 31 | +17.7% ▲ |
| M | 2,031 | 66 | 31 | +16.2% ▲ |
| DN | 1,955 | 51 | 38 | +44.5% ▲ |
| B | 1,789 | 74 | 24 | -8.7% ▼ |
| CO | 1,650 | 30 | 55 | +107.5% ▲ |
| ME | 1,641 | 40 | 41 | +54.7% ▲ |
| EX | 1,635 | 39 | 42 | +58.1% ▲ |
| SO | 1,626 | 41 | 40 | +49.8% ▲ |
| NG | 1,623 | 64 | 25 | -4.2% ▼ |
| CV | 1,554 | 55 | 28 | +6.8% ▲ |
| BS | 1,539 | 31 | 50 | +87.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| ROYAL PRIMARY CARE CHESTERFIELD | 632 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (HULL) | 423 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 356 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
- Section: Drugs used in neuromuscular disorders
- Paragraph: Skeletal muscle relaxants
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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.