Summary This indicator measures the number of antidepressants that are prescribed on a quarterly basis by all practices in England, including GP practices. Numbers are given for the total number of items prescribed and dispensed, the total net ingredient cost (NIC) and the average daily quantity (ADQ) across areas of England. Technical description The data covers NHS prescriptions of antidepressants (see Appendix I)...
Summary This indicator measures the percentage of patients with a diagnosis of depression. Patients are of all ages, and numbers are given for consecutive years since 2011, across areas of England. Technical description The percentage of patients with a diagnosis of depression. GP practices reporting extreme depression prevalence are excluded from the calculation. Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) data by GP practice and...
Summary This indicator measures the number of Anti-psychotics that are prescribed on a quarterly basis by all practices in England, including GP practices. Numbers are given for the total number of items prescribed/dispensed and the total net ingredient cost (NIC) across areas of England. Technical description The data covers NHS prescriptions of Anti-psychotics (BNF codes with prefix "040201") written in England and dispensed...
Summary This indicator measures the number of Asthma–bronchodilators that are prescribed on a quarterly basis by all practices in England, including GP practices. Numbers are given for the total number of items prescribed/dispensed and the total net ingredient cost (NIC) across areas of England. Technical description The data covers NHS prescriptions of Asthma–bronchodilators (BNF codes with prefix "0301") written in England and dispensed...
Summary This indicator measures the number of Statins that are prescribed on a quarterly basis by all practices in England, including GP practices. Numbers are given for the total number of items prescribed and dispensed, the total net ingredient cost (NIC) and the average daily quantity (ADQ) across areas of England. Technical description The data covers NHS prescriptions of Statins (see Appendix I)...
Summary This indicator measures the number of Opioid analgesics that are prescribed on a quarterly basis by all practices in England, including GP practices. Numbers are given for the total number of items prescribed/dispensed and the total net ingredient cost (NIC) across areas of England. Technical description The data covers NHS prescriptions of Opioid analgesics (see Appendix I) written in England and dispensed...
Summary This indicator measures the percentage of patients with a diagnosis of cancer that was made on or after 1st April 2003. Patients are of all ages, and numbers are given since 2005, across areas of England. Technical description The percentage of patients with a diagnosis of cancer (excluding non-melanotic skin cancers) diagnosed on or after 1st April 2003. GP practices...
Summary This indicator measures the percentage of patients with a diagnosis of coronary heart disease. Patients are of all ages, and numbers are given since 2005, across areas of England. Technical description The percentage of patients with a diagnosis of coronary heart disease. GP practices reporting >30% coronary heart disease prevalence are excluded from the calculation. QOF data by GP practice and year...
Summary This indicator measures the percentage of patients with a diagnosis of asthma. Patients are of all ages, and numbers are given since 2005, across areas of England. Technical description The percentage of patients with a diagnosis of asthma, excluding patients with asthma who were prescribed no asthma-related drugs in the preceding 12 months. GP practices reporting >30% asthma prevalence are excluded from...
Summary This indicator measures the percentage of patients with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Patients are of all ages, and numbers are given since 2005, across areas of England. Technical description The percentage of patients with a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. GP practices reporting >30% chronic obstructive pulmonary disease prevalence are excluded from the calculation. QOF data by GP...