Nicotine Prescribing at QHS GP CARE HOME SERVICE

Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
64
Total Quantity
1,673
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+13.3%

QHS GP CARE HOME SERVICE prescribed 64 items of Nicotine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,267 to the NHS. This is 13.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nicotine is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
2
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
4

Prescribing Details

Total Items64
Total Quantity1,673
Total NHS Cost£2,267
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+13.3%

Nicotine Prescribing Comparison

This practice64 items
National average per practice57 items
Difference+13.3% 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.