Digoxin Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Positive inotropic drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
831
Total Quantity
20.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+119.6%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 831 items of Digoxin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,558 to the NHS. This is 119.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Digoxin is classified under Positive inotropic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 831 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,797 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,558 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.6% |
Digoxin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 831 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 379 items |
| Difference | +119.6% 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.