Urea Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Emollient and barrier preparations | Skin
Items (12m)
431
Total Quantity
172.0K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+545%
GP DIRECT prescribed 431 items of Urea over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,124 to the NHS. This is 545% above the national average prescribing rate. Urea is classified under Emollient and barrier preparations in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 171,975 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,124 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | +545% |
Urea Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 67 items |
| Difference | +545% 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.