Phenobarbital Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
149
Total Quantity
18.2K
NHS Cost
£27.2K
vs National Avg
+384.5%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 149 items of Phenobarbital over the last 12 months at a cost of £27,249 to the NHS. This is 384.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenobarbital is classified under Antiepileptic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 149 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,172 |
| Total NHS Cost | £27,249 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +384.5% |
Phenobarbital Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 149 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 31 items |
| Difference | +384.5% 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.