Cost Comparators - NIC/Item

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ID - NHSBSAGuest
Password - Password12345
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About this dashboard

This report analyses prescribing costs by comparing Net Ingredient Cost per item across organisations. It provides visibility of cost variation at practice, SICBL, and national levels, helping identify outliers and potential savings opportunities.

The NIC/Item report supports informed decision-making on prescribing efficiency by showing how much each item costs on average. Users can benchmark against peers and identify areas where prescribing choices may be driving higher costs.

The aim of this report is to encourage cost-effective prescribing without compromising clinical outcomes. It should be used alongside clinical guidance and other dashboards to ensure that cost reductions do not negatively impact patient care. By providing clear insights into cost per item, the report helps organisations prioritise reviews and implement strategies for improvement.

Contact and feedback

If you have any queries regarding the data provided contact data services support If you plan to publish the data include the name of the dataset for reference (this ensures that the figures are not misunderstood or misrepresented).