Table 1.
Prescribing quality-indicator scores in eight prescribing areas
| Prescribing area | General practices, n | Mean quality indicator score, % | Standard deviation | Coefficient of variation, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE/ARB | 7618 | 82.05 | 8.62 | 0.11 |
| Antiplatelet therapy | 7975 | 89.75 | 5.62 | 0.06 |
| Beta blockers | 7997 | 50.94 | 8.16 | 0.16 |
| Diabetes | 8154 | 76.43 | 7.67 | 0.10 |
| Hypertension | 7996 | 74.83 | 7.82 | 0.10 |
| Influenza vaccination | 7982 | 79.26 | 6.83 | 0.09 |
| Lipid lowering | 7997 | 70.00 | 9.51 | 0.14 |
| Smoking cessation | 7817 | 92.08 | 5.78 | 0.06 |
| Combined score | 7491 | 79.01 | 4.41 | 0.06 |
ACE = angiotensin converting enzyme. ARB = angiotensin receptor blocker