Pentasa 1g modified-release tablets
BNF presentation 0105010B0BCAGAY within chapter Gastro-Intestinal System. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
0105010B0BCAGAY
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
25,265
NHS spend (£)
£1,453,434.77
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 | 3,324 |
| February 2025 | 27 |
| December 2024 | 1,005 |
| November 2024 | 3,567 |
| October 2024 | 3,706 |
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 306 |
| July 2024 | 3,680 |
| May 2024 | 943 |
| July 2021 | 1,563 |
| June 2021 | 957 |
| December 2020 | 2,838 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
|
Lakeside Healthcare
ODS K83002
|
50 | 78H - NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB |
|
Buckden Surgery
ODS D81045
|
48 | 06H - CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 47 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 38 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 37 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 37 | No data available |
|
Beacon Medical Practice
ODS C83019
|
34 | 71E - LINCOLNSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 34 | No data available |
|
My Health Group
ODS B82080
|
32 | 03Q - HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 30 | No data available |