Nicotine Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
106
Total Quantity
3,455
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+87.7%
GP DIRECT prescribed 106 items of Nicotine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,090 to the NHS. This is 87.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Nicotine is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
5
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 106 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,455 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,090 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.7% |
Nicotine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 106 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 57 items |
| Difference | +87.7% 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.