Phenobarbital Prescribing at WEST4 GPS

Antiepileptic drugs | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
69
Total Quantity
6,020
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+124.4%

WEST4 GPS prescribed 69 items of Phenobarbital over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,772 to the NHS. This is 124.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Phenobarbital is classified under Antiepileptic drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items69
Total Quantity6,020
Total NHS Cost£2,772
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+124.4%

Phenobarbital Prescribing Comparison

This practice69 items
National average per practice31 items
Difference+124.4% 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.