Prescribing cost in eight prescribing areas
| Prescribing area | General practices, n | Pharmaceutical spend per QOF patient, £ | Standard deviation, £ | Coefficient of variation, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE/ARB | 7978 | 855.35 | 587.89 | 0.69 |
| Antiplatelet therapy | 7833 | 79.07 | 31.38 | 0.40 |
| Beta blockers | 7985 | 52.86 | 28.04 | 0.53 |
| Diabetes | 7986 | 195.29 | 47.36 | 0.24 |
| Hypertension | 5417 | 87.23 | 17.99 | 0.21 |
| Influenza vaccination | 7982 | 29.94 | 21.46 | 0.72 |
| Lipid lowering | 7985 | 345.12 | 158.00 | 0.46 |
| Smoking cessation | 7981 | 21.56 | 13.31 | 0.62 |
| Combined cost per QOF patient | 5473 | 149.79 | 35.32 | 0.24 |
ACE = angiotensin converting enzyme. ARB = angiotensin receptor blocker. QOF = Quality and Outcomes Framework.