Aspirin Prescribing at OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE

Antiplatelet drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,580
Total Quantity
43.5K
NHS Cost
£974
vs National Avg
-43.7%

OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,580 items of Aspirin over the last 12 months at a cost of £974 to the NHS. This is 43.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Aspirin is classified under Antiplatelet drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
136

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,580
Total Quantity43,547
Total NHS Cost£974
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-43.7%

Aspirin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,580 items
National average per practice2,806 items
Difference-43.7% 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.