Digoxin Prescribing at CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY

Positive inotropic drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
700
Total Quantity
14.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+85%

CASTLEGATE AND DERWENT SURGERY prescribed 700 items of Digoxin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,110 to the NHS. This is 85% above the national average prescribing rate. Digoxin is classified under Positive inotropic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
68

Prescribing Details

Total Items700
Total Quantity14,937
Total NHS Cost£1,110
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+85%

Digoxin Prescribing Comparison

This practice700 items
National average per practice379 items
Difference+85% 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.