Sharpsguard disposal unit 1 litre
BNF presentation 21010900431 within chapter Appliances. Analyse prescribing behaviour, spending pressure, and high-usage pharmacies.
Chemical substance
Chapter
Presentation code
21010900431
Usage overview
Total items and spend derived from NHS dispensing data.
Items dispensed
133,088
NHS spend (£)
£137,726.22
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 | 17,197 |
| February 2025 | 202 |
| December 2024 | 5,606 |
| November 2024 | 17,851 |
| October 2024 | 19,139 |
| September 2024 | 106 |
| August 2024 | 2,075 |
| July 2024 | 18,554 |
| May 2024 | 5,163 |
| July 2021 | 8,731 |
| June 2021 | 6,119 |
| December 2020 | 15,010 |
Top pharmacies dispensing this medicine
Identify providers with the highest utilisation to focus engagement and support.
| Pharmacy | Items | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown pharmacy | 545 | No data available |
|
Lakeside Healthcare
ODS K83002
|
506 | 78H - NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 347 | No data available |
|
North Brink Practice
ODS D81008
|
289 | 06H - CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH ICB |
|
Market Harborough Med.Ctr
ODS C82009
|
284 | 03W - LEICESTER, LEICS & RUTLAND ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 258 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 256 | No data available |
|
Jenner Healthcare
ODS D81022
|
252 | 06H - CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH ICB |
| Unknown pharmacy | 251 | No data available |
| Unknown pharmacy | 247 | No data available |