Prescription Volume and Prescription Cost

Prescription Volume

The table below shows the changes in total prescribing over a range of time periods.  Number of items refers to the number of times a product appears on a prescription form.

Data is shown in millions.

Table of Prescription Volume Growth

September 2011 (excel)

June 2011 (excel)

March 2011 (excel)

December 2010  (excel)

 

Prescription Cost

The table below shows the changes in total cost of prescribing over a range of time periods.  Spending is measured using Net Ingredient Cost.  This is the basic price of the drug before discounts and does not include any dispensing costs or fees.

Data is shown in millions (£).

Table of Prescription Cost Growth

September 2011 (excel)

June 2011 (excel)

March 2011 (excel)

December 2010 (excel)