Nicotine Prescribing at THE ROBERT DARBISHIRE PRACTICE

Drugs used in substance dependence | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)

146

Total Quantity

8,916

NHS Cost

£4.2K

vs National Avg

+158.5%

THE ROBERT DARBISHIRE PRACTICE prescribed 146 items of Nicotine over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,168 to the NHS. This is 158.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Nicotine is classified under Drugs used in substance dependence in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	146
Total Quantity	8,916
Total NHS Cost	£4,168
Presentations	11 different forms
vs National Average	+158.5%

Nicotine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	146 items
National average per practice	57 items
Difference	+158.5% 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.