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 Items | 4,962 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 139,195 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,044 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.8% |
Aspirin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,962 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 2,806 items |
| Difference | +76.8% 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.