Nicotine Prescribing at LEWISHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
86
Total Quantity
4,941
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+52.3%
LEWISHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 86 items of Nicotine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,224 to the NHS. This is 52.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nicotine is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 86 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,941 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,224 |
| Presentations | 17 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.3% |
Nicotine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 86 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 57 items |
| Difference | +52.3% 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.