Algesal cream
BNF presentation 1003020I0BBAAAA within chapter Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Product
Chemical substance
Presentation code
1003020I0BBAAAA
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
19,804
NHS spend (£)
£56,714.81
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 | 2,022 |
| February 2025 | 19 |
| December 2024 | 661 |
| November 2024 | 2,362 |
| October 2024 | 2,408 |
| September 2024 | 14 |
| August 2024 | 163 |
| July 2024 | 2,572 |
| May 2024 | 620 |
| July 2021 | 1,452 |
| June 2021 | 838 |
| December 2020 | 2,994 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 125 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 117 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 108 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 102 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 101 | No data available |
|
Stone Cross Surgery
ODS G81008
|
93 | 97R - SUSSEX ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 88 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 86 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 77 | No data available |
|
James Street Group Pract
ODS A82047
|
74 | 01H - NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA ICB |