Aspirin Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Antiplatelet drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,154
Total Quantity
193.0K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+119.3%
GP DIRECT prescribed 6,154 items of Aspirin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,552 to the NHS. This is 119.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Aspirin is classified under Antiplatelet drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
526
Jun 2026
517
Jun 2026
551
Jun 2026
516
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
559
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
561
Jun 2026
513
Jun 2026
462
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
487
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,154 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 193,018 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,552 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.3% |
Aspirin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,154 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,806 items |
| Difference | +119.3% 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.