Nicotine Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR.
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
160
Total Quantity
3,905
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+183.3%
NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH MED.CTR. prescribed 160 items of Nicotine over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,693 to the NHS. This is 183.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nicotine is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 160 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,905 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,693 |
| Presentations | 20 different forms |
| vs National Average | +183.3% |
Nicotine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 160 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 57 items |
| Difference | +183.3% 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.