Aspirin Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Antiplatelet drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,324
Total Quantity
173.1K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+18.4%
SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,324 items of Aspirin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,785 to the NHS. This is 18.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Aspirin is classified under Antiplatelet drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
287
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,324 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 173,059 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,785 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.4% |
Aspirin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,324 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,806 items |
| Difference | +18.4% 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.