Aspirin Prescribing at DARWEN HEALTHLINK

Antiplatelet drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
7,137
Total Quantity
209.3K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+154.3%

DARWEN HEALTHLINK prescribed 7,137 items of Aspirin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,615 to the NHS. This is 154.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Aspirin is classified under Antiplatelet drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
642
Jul 2026
546
Jul 2026
648
Jul 2026
643
Jul 2026
564
Jul 2026
624
Jul 2026
567
Jul 2026
614
Jul 2026
584
Jul 2026
545
Jul 2026
570
Jul 2026
590

Prescribing Details

Total Items7,137
Total Quantity209,317
Total NHS Cost£4,615
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+154.3%

Aspirin Prescribing Comparison

This practice7,137 items
National average per practice2,806 items
Difference+154.3% 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.