Memantine hydrochloride Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP

Drugs for dementia | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
780
Total Quantity
11.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+136.1%

CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 780 items of Memantine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,405 to the NHS. This is 136.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Memantine hydrochloride is classified under Drugs for dementia in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
65

Prescribing Details

Total Items780
Total Quantity11,410
Total NHS Cost£1,405
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+136.1%

Memantine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice780 items
National average per practice330 items
Difference+136.1% 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.