Ursodeoxycholic acid
Drugs affecting intestinal secretions | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
406.9K
NHS Cost
£11.9M
Practices
6,148
Avg per Practice
66
Overview
Ursodeoxycholic acid is prescribed by 6,148 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 406,894 items were prescribed at a total cost of £11,893,215 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Drugs affecting intestinal secretions.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27,528
Jun 2026
26,107
Jun 2026
28,448
Jun 2026
27,867
Jun 2026
27,259
Jun 2026
28,957
Jun 2026
28,131
Jun 2026
28,838
Jun 2026
28,925
Jun 2026
26,150
Jun 2026
27,809
Jun 2026
27,703
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 19.1K | 136 | 141 | +112.5% ▲ |
| B | 18.2K | 227 | 80 | +21.0% ▲ |
| S | 11.0K | 155 | 71 | +6.8% ▲ |
| PE | 9,338 | 89 | 105 | +58.5% ▲ |
| TS | 8,119 | 70 | 116 | +75.2% ▲ |
| NR | 7,945 | 72 | 110 | +66.6% ▲ |
| NG | 7,830 | 127 | 62 | -6.8% ▼ |
| M | 7,565 | 139 | 54 | -17.8% ▼ |
| SE | 7,021 | 100 | 70 | +6.0% ▲ |
| LE | 6,800 | 107 | 64 | -3.9% ▼ |
| CV | 6,695 | 97 | 69 | +4.2% ▲ |
| L | 6,662 | 125 | 53 | -19.5% ▼ |
| DN | 6,244 | 82 | 76 | +15.0% ▲ |
| IP | 6,139 | 55 | 112 | +68.6% ▲ |
| LS | 6,133 | 81 | 76 | +14.4% ▲ |
| DH | 5,978 | 36 | 166 | +150.9% ▲ |
| PL | 5,932 | 47 | 126 | +90.6% ▲ |
| SW | 5,851 | 95 | 62 | -6.9% ▼ |
| BS | 5,660 | 77 | 74 | +11.0% ▲ |
| BN | 5,403 | 70 | 77 | +16.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| SOLIHULL HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP | 1,056 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 711 |
| VALENS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 637 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Drugs affecting intestinal secretions
- Paragraph: Drugs affecting biliary composition and flow
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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.