Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone Prescribing at THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE

Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

184

Total Quantity

5,833

NHS Cost

£3.9K

vs National Avg

+558%

THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 184 items of Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,861 to the NHS. This is 558% above the national average prescribing rate. Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone is classified under Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	184
Total Quantity	5,833
Total NHS Cost	£3,861
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+558%

Levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone Prescribing Comparison

This practice	184 items
National average per practice	28 items
Difference	+558% 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.