Nicotine Prescribing at STOP SMOKING SERVICE (R&C)
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
1,179
Total Quantity
38.0K
NHS Cost
£34.9K
vs National Avg
+1987.3%
STOP SMOKING SERVICE (R&C) prescribed 1,179 items of Nicotine over the last 12 months at a cost of £34,927 to the NHS. This is 1987.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Nicotine is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,179 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,028 |
| Total NHS Cost | £34,927 |
| Presentations | 37 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1987.3% |
Nicotine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,179 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 57 items |
| Difference | +1987.3% 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.