Phenytoin sodium 50mg capsules
BNF presentation 0408010Q0AAAPAP within chapter Central Nervous System. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
0408010Q0AAAPAP
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
25,842
NHS spend (£)
£243,190.38
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 | 3,014 |
| February 2025 | 25 |
| December 2024 | 925 |
| November 2024 | 3,397 |
| October 2024 | 3,507 |
| September 2024 | 20 |
| August 2024 | 305 |
| July 2024 | 3,571 |
| May 2024 | 818 |
| July 2021 | 1,712 |
| June 2021 | 1,033 |
| December 2020 | 3,376 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 87 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 47 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 42 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 42 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 42 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 40 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 40 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 39 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 38 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 38 | No data available |