GP Prescribing Intensity in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
Real NHSBSA prescribing data for NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, March 2026 — antibiotic, antidepressant and opioid items per 1,000 patients, plus the Gera Prescribing Intensity Index (GPII).
What are the antibiotic, antidepressant and opioid prescribing rates in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin?
In March 2026, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin had 51.4 antibiotic, 123.1 antidepressant and 36.2 opioid items per 1,000 registered patients, giving a Gera Prescribing Intensity Index of 49.7/100 (rank 17 of 42), close to England average, per NHSBSA EPD data.
| Category | Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin rate | England rate | vs National | Total items |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antibiotics (BNF ch05) | 51.4 /1k | 48.8 /1k | +2.6 | 27,602 |
| Antidepressants (§04.03) | 123.1 /1k | 128.5 /1k | -5.4 | 66,076 |
| Opioid analgesics (§04.07.02) | 36.2 /1k | 29.8 /1k | +6.4 | 19,429 |
| Registered patients | 536,718 | 63,766,671 | — | — |
| GPII (0–100) | 49.7 / 100 | ≈42.6 (England equiv.) | Rank 17 of 42 | — |
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Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board
Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is close to England average across the three key prescribing chapters — ranked 17 of 42 ICBs by combined prescribing intensity (March 2026).
| Category | This ICB /1k | England /1k | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antibiotics | 51.4 | 48.8 | +2.6 |
| Antidepressants | 123.1 | 128.5 | -5.4 |
| Opioid analgesics | 36.2 | 29.8 | +6.4 |
Registered patients: 536,718 (QOF HYP listSize 2024/25). Data: NHSBSA EPD March 2026, OGL v3.0. Full Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin page →
How Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin compares to other ICBs
GPII rank 17 of 42. ICBs near the top of the intensity scale:
GP prescribing in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin: frequently asked questions
- What is the antibiotic prescribing rate in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin?
- In March 2026, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin had 51.4 antibiotic items per 1,000 registered patients (BNF chapter 05: Infections), from 27,602 total antibiotic items across 536,718 registered patients. The England average is 48.8 per 1,000; Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is +2.6 vs national.
- How does Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin's antidepressant prescribing compare to England?
- Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin had 123.1 antidepressant items per 1,000 patients (BNF §04.03) in March 2026, compared to the England average of 128.5 per 1,000 — -5.4 vs national. Total antidepressant items: 66,076.
- What is the opioid prescribing rate in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin?
- Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin prescribed 36.2 opioid analgesic items per 1,000 patients (BNF §04.07.02) in March 2026. The England average is 29.8 per 1,000; Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is +6.4 vs national. Total opioid items: 19,429.
- What is Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin's GPII and what does it mean?
- Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin scores 49.7/100 on the Gera Prescribing Intensity Index — close to England average. The GPII combines antibiotic, antidepressant and opioid rates (each normalised against the England average) into a single 0–100 score. GPII 100 = NHS North East and North Cumbria (highest intensity); GPII 0 = NHS North West London (lowest). Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ranks 17 of 42. See the methodology for the full formula.
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Contains public sector information published by NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS Business Services Authority — English Prescribing Dataset (EPD) with SNOMED Code, March 2026 (March 2026, published May 2026).