Capsaicin Prescribing at OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE
Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
Items (12m)
74
Total Quantity
3,420
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+837.4%
OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 74 items of Capsaicin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,378 to the NHS. This is 837.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Capsaicin is classified under Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
2
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 74 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,378 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +837.4% |
Capsaicin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 74 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 8 items |
| Difference | +837.4% 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.