GP Prescribing Intensity in Suffolk and North East Essex
Real NHSBSA prescribing data for NHS Suffolk and North East Essex 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 Suffolk and North East Essex?
In March 2026, Suffolk and North East Essex had 61.1 antibiotic, 172.8 antidepressant and 37.6 opioid items per 1,000 registered patients, giving a Gera Prescribing Intensity Index of 68/100 (rank 4 of 42), above England average, per NHSBSA EPD data.
| Category | Suffolk and North East Essex rate | England rate | vs National | Total items |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antibiotics (BNF ch05) | 61.1 /1k | 48.8 /1k | +12.3 | 65,916 |
| Antidepressants (§04.03) | 172.8 /1k | 128.5 /1k | +44.4 | 186,513 |
| Opioid analgesics (§04.07.02) | 37.6 /1k | 29.8 /1k | +7.8 | 40,597 |
| Registered patients | 1,079,039 | 63,766,671 | — | — |
| GPII (0–100) | 68 / 100 | ≈42.6 (England equiv.) | Rank 4 of 42 | — |
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Suffolk and North East Essex
NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board
Suffolk and North East Essex is above England average across the three key prescribing chapters — ranked 4 of 42 ICBs by combined prescribing intensity (March 2026).
| Category | This ICB /1k | England /1k | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antibiotics | 61.1 | 48.8 | +12.3 |
| Antidepressants | 172.8 | 128.5 | +44.4 |
| Opioid analgesics | 37.6 | 29.8 | +7.8 |
Registered patients: 1,079,039 (QOF HYP listSize 2024/25). Data: NHSBSA EPD March 2026, OGL v3.0. Full Suffolk and North East Essex page →
How Suffolk and North East Essex compares to other ICBs
GPII rank 4 of 42. ICBs near the top of the intensity scale:
GP prescribing in Suffolk and North East Essex: frequently asked questions
- What is the antibiotic prescribing rate in Suffolk and North East Essex?
- In March 2026, Suffolk and North East Essex had 61.1 antibiotic items per 1,000 registered patients (BNF chapter 05: Infections), from 65,916 total antibiotic items across 1,079,039 registered patients. The England average is 48.8 per 1,000; Suffolk and North East Essex is +12.3 vs national.
- How does Suffolk and North East Essex's antidepressant prescribing compare to England?
- Suffolk and North East Essex had 172.8 antidepressant items per 1,000 patients (BNF §04.03) in March 2026, compared to the England average of 128.5 per 1,000 — +44.4 vs national. Total antidepressant items: 186,513.
- What is the opioid prescribing rate in Suffolk and North East Essex?
- Suffolk and North East Essex prescribed 37.6 opioid analgesic items per 1,000 patients (BNF §04.07.02) in March 2026. The England average is 29.8 per 1,000; Suffolk and North East Essex is +7.8 vs national. Total opioid items: 40,597.
- What is Suffolk and North East Essex's GPII and what does it mean?
- Suffolk and North East Essex scores 68/100 on the Gera Prescribing Intensity Index — above 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). Suffolk and North East Essex ranks 4 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).