Urea Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE

Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin

Items (12m)
76
Total Quantity
36.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+13.7%

BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 76 items of Urea over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,222 to the NHS. This is 13.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Urea is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items76
Total Quantity36,025
Total NHS Cost£1,222
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+13.7%

Urea Prescribing Comparison

This practice76 items
National average per practice67 items
Difference+13.7% vs national average
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.