FreeStyle Optium beta-ketone testing strips
BNF presentation 0601060W0BCAAA0 within chapter Endocrine System. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
0601060W0BCAAA0
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
34,491
NHS spend (£)
£1,297,361.16
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 | 3,799 |
| February 2025 | 33 |
| December 2024 | 1,126 |
| November 2024 | 4,208 |
| October 2024 | 4,364 |
| September 2024 | 25 |
| August 2024 | 323 |
| July 2024 | 4,762 |
| May 2024 | 1,163 |
| July 2021 | 2,630 |
| June 2021 | 1,652 |
| December 2020 | 4,799 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 66 | No data available |
|
Lancaster Medical Practice
ODS P81002
|
62 | 01K - LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA ICB |
|
Lakeside Healthcare
ODS K83002
|
56 | 78H - NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 53 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 49 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 47 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 44 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 43 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 42 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 42 | No data available |