Aspirin Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Antiplatelet drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,359
Total Quantity
161.6K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+55.3%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 4,359 items of Aspirin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,583 to the NHS. This is 55.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Aspirin is classified under Antiplatelet drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
363
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,359 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 161,596 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,583 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.3% |
Aspirin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,359 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,806 items |
| Difference | +55.3% 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.