Nicotine Prescribing at PRIMARY CARE SEVEN DAY SERVICE
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
3,255
Total Quantity
136.3K
NHS Cost
£102.1K
vs National Avg
+5662.6%
PRIMARY CARE SEVEN DAY SERVICE prescribed 3,255 items of Nicotine over the last 12 months at a cost of £102,099 to the NHS. This is 5662.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Nicotine is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
572
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
700
Jul 2026
499
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,255 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 136,268 |
| Total NHS Cost | £102,099 |
| Presentations | 35 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5662.6% |
Nicotine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,255 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 57 items |
| Difference | +5662.6% 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.