Carbamazepine Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
481
Total Quantity
37.6K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+62.1%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 481 items of Carbamazepine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,151 to the NHS. This is 62.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Carbamazepine is classified under Antiepileptic drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 481 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,633 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,151 |
| Presentations | 9 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.1% |
Carbamazepine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 481 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 297 items |
| Difference | +62.1% 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.