Phenobarbital Prescribing at THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP

Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

3,080

NHS Cost

£223

vs National Avg

+78.9%

THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 55 items of Phenobarbital over the last 12 months at a cost of £223 to the NHS. This is 78.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenobarbital is classified under Antiepileptic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	55
Total Quantity	3,080
Total NHS Cost	£223
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+78.9%

Phenobarbital Prescribing Comparison

This practice	55 items
National average per practice	31 items
Difference	+78.9% 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.