Insulin degludec Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

288

Total Quantity

1,745

NHS Cost

£23.5K

vs National Avg

+162.1%

MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 288 items of Insulin degludec over the last 12 months at a cost of £23,506 to the NHS. This is 162.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Insulin degludec is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	288
Total Quantity	1,745
Total NHS Cost	£23,506
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+162.1%

Insulin degludec Prescribing Comparison

This practice	288 items
National average per practice	110 items
Difference	+162.1% 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.