Pentasa 500mg modified-release tablets
BNF presentation 0105010B0BCACAI within chapter Gastro-Intestinal System. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
0105010B0BCACAI
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
32,055
NHS spend (£)
£1,497,741.88
Recent activity
March 2025
Monitor this presentation to understand cost pressures, availability challenges, and opportunities for clinical optimisation.
Dispensing trend
Month-by-month national usage.
| Month | Items dispensed |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3,756 |
| February 2025 | 32 |
| December 2024 | 1,270 |
| November 2024 | 4,134 |
| October 2024 | 4,301 |
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 430 |
| July 2024 | 4,415 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1,234 |
| July 2021 | 2,289 |
| June 2021 | 1,468 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 55 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 55 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 46 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 45 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 41 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 37 | No data available |
|
South Leicestershire Medical Group
ODS C82001
|
35 | 03W - LEICESTER, LEICS & RUTLAND ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 35 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 33 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 32 | No data available |