Capsaicin Prescribing at SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief | Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases

Items (12m)
55
Total Quantity
3,009
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+596.7%

SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 55 items of Capsaicin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,637 to the NHS. This is 596.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Capsaicin is classified under Drugs for soft-tissue disorders and topical pain relief in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
2

Prescribing Details

Total Items55
Total Quantity3,009
Total NHS Cost£1,637
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+596.7%

Capsaicin Prescribing Comparison

This practice55 items
National average per practice8 items
Difference+596.7% 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.