Phenobarbital Prescribing at ELMSWOOD SURGERY

Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

3,076

NHS Cost

£92

vs National Avg

+82.1%

ELMSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 56 items of Phenobarbital over the last 12 months at a cost of £92 to the NHS. This is 82.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenobarbital is classified under Antiepileptic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	56
Total Quantity	3,076
Total NHS Cost	£92
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+82.1%

Phenobarbital Prescribing Comparison

This practice	56 items
National average per practice	31 items
Difference	+82.1% vs national average

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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.