Nicotine Prescribing at HIGHCROFT SURGERY

Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

538

NHS Cost

£785

vs National Avg

+13.3%

HIGHCROFT SURGERY prescribed 64 items of Nicotine over the last 12 months at a cost of £785 to the NHS. This is 13.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nicotine is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	64
Total Quantity	538
Total NHS Cost	£785
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+13.3%

Nicotine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	64 items
National average per practice	57 items
Difference	+13.3% 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.