Number of prescription rises but cost falls again
Latest data from NHS Digital shows an increase in the number of prescription items dispensed in the community, but a drop in their cost to the NHS.
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Number of prescriptions rises as net ingredient cost falls
The number of medicines prescribed on the NHS in England increased in 2017 but their net ingredient cost took a downturn, according to data released by NHS Digital.
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Cost of diabetes drugs to NHS nears £1 billion
Primary care services in England are now spending close to £1 billion on diabetes drugs, as the net ingredient cost for these medicines leapt £88 million to £956.7 million in 2015/16.
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NHS spends £780,000 a day on antidepressants
The National Health Service in England is now shelling out £780,000 a day on antidepressants which, out of all BNF drug categories, saw the greatest numeric rise in prescriptions in 2015.
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