Glucose blood testing reagents Prescribing at HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,159
Total Quantity
106.7K
NHS Cost
£16.5K
vs National Avg
+46.9%
HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,159 items of Glucose blood testing reagents over the last 12 months at a cost of £16,538 to the NHS. This is 46.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Glucose blood testing reagents is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,159 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 106,650 |
| Total NHS Cost | £16,538 |
| Presentations | 22 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.9% |
Glucose blood testing reagents Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,159 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 789 items |
| Difference | +46.9% 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.