Aspirin Prescribing at THE POTTERIES

Antiplatelet drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
4,962
Total Quantity
139.2K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+76.8%

THE POTTERIES prescribed 4,962 items of Aspirin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,044 to the NHS. This is 76.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Aspirin is classified under Antiplatelet drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
401

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,962
Total Quantity139,195
Total NHS Cost£3,044
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+76.8%

Aspirin Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,962 items
National average per practice2,806 items
Difference+76.8% vs national average
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.