Aspirin Prescribing at UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE

Antiplatelet drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
4,811
Total Quantity
124.8K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+71.4%

UPPERTHORPE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,811 items of Aspirin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,883 to the NHS. This is 71.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Aspirin is classified under Antiplatelet drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
414
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
423
Jul 2026
365

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,811
Total Quantity124,833
Total NHS Cost£2,883
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+71.4%

Aspirin Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,811 items
National average per practice2,806 items
Difference+71.4% 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.