Nicotine Prescribing at LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
161
Total Quantity
8,879
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+185%
LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 161 items of Nicotine over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,275 to the NHS. This is 185% above the national average prescribing rate. Nicotine is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 161 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,879 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,275 |
| Presentations | 29 different forms |
| vs National Average | +185% |
Nicotine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 161 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 57 items |
| Difference | +185% 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.