Aspirin Prescribing at NEW RIVER HEALTH
Antiplatelet drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,137
Total Quantity
144.5K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+83%
NEW RIVER HEALTH prescribed 5,137 items of Aspirin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,215 to the NHS. This is 83% above the national average prescribing rate. Aspirin is classified under Antiplatelet drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
450
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
451
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
398
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,137 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 144,466 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,215 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83% |
Aspirin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,137 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,806 items |
| Difference | +83% 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.