Glucose blood testing reagents Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,702
Total Quantity
147.1K
NHS Cost
£18.5K
vs National Avg
+115.7%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 1,702 items of Glucose blood testing reagents over the last 12 months at a cost of £18,453 to the NHS. This is 115.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Glucose blood testing reagents is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,702 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 147,050 |
| Total NHS Cost | £18,453 |
| Presentations | 18 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.7% |
Glucose blood testing reagents Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,702 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 789 items |
| Difference | +115.7% 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.