Nicotine Prescribing at HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
397
Total Quantity
18.6K
NHS Cost
£14.5K
vs National Avg
+602.8%
HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 397 items of Nicotine over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,478 to the NHS. This is 602.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Nicotine is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 397 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,591 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,478 |
| Presentations | 33 different forms |
| vs National Average | +602.8% |
Nicotine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 397 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 57 items |
| Difference | +602.8% 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.