Nicotine Prescribing at THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP
Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
623
Total Quantity
53.7K
NHS Cost
£32.0K
vs National Avg
+1002.9%
THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 623 items of Nicotine over the last 12 months at a cost of £31,969 to the NHS. This is 1002.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Nicotine is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 623 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,707 |
| Total NHS Cost | £31,969 |
| Presentations | 29 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1002.9% |
Nicotine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 623 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 57 items |
| Difference | +1002.9% 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.