Aspirin Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR.

Antiplatelet drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
5,087
Total Quantity
138.6K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+81.3%

NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR. prescribed 5,087 items of Aspirin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,229 to the NHS. This is 81.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Aspirin is classified under Antiplatelet drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
425
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
455
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
381
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
436
Jul 2026
479
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
430
Jul 2026
413

Prescribing Details

Total Items5,087
Total Quantity138,556
Total NHS Cost£3,229
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+81.3%

Aspirin Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,087 items
National average per practice2,806 items
Difference+81.3% vs national average
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.