Digoxin Prescribing at ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE
Positive inotropic drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
721
Total Quantity
18.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+90.5%
ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 721 items of Digoxin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,262 to the NHS. This is 90.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Digoxin is classified under Positive inotropic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 721 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,358 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,262 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.5% |
Digoxin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 721 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 379 items |
| Difference | +90.5% 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.