Azelastine hydrochloride
Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations | Eye
Items (National)
63.3K
NHS Cost
£441.0K
Practices
5,324
Avg per Practice
12
Overview
Azelastine hydrochloride is prescribed by 5,324 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 63,285 items were prescribed at a total cost of £441,012 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Eye, Section Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 2,867 | 75 | 38 | +221.0% ▲ |
| S | 2,361 | 86 | 28 | +131.1% ▲ |
| M | 2,358 | 83 | 28 | +138.7% ▲ |
| L | 1,952 | 74 | 26 | +121.8% ▲ |
| B | 1,702 | 73 | 23 | +95.8% ▲ |
| NG | 1,156 | 46 | 25 | +110.9% ▲ |
| CV | 1,102 | 47 | 23 | +96.6% ▲ |
| PE | 1,028 | 40 | 26 | +116.0% ▲ |
| LS | 944 | 41 | 23 | +93.3% ▲ |
| BN | 918 | 43 | 21 | +79.0% ▲ |
| PO | 905 | 39 | 23 | +95.0% ▲ |
| TN | 888 | 35 | 25 | +113.4% ▲ |
| SW | 886 | 34 | 26 | +119.3% ▲ |
| SE | 813 | 34 | 24 | +100.8% ▲ |
| OL | 805 | 25 | 32 | +170.6% ▲ |
| SK | 781 | 35 | 22 | +87.4% ▲ |
| RG | 767 | 29 | 26 | +121.8% ▲ |
| DN | 744 | 30 | 25 | +108.4% ▲ |
| BD | 724 | 24 | 30 | +153.8% ▲ |
| WF | 720 | 28 | 26 | +116.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BOLEYN MEDICAL CENTRE | 223 |
| WORDSWORTH HEALTH CENTRE | 181 |
| ABERFELDY PRACTICE | 180 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Eye
- Section: Corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory preparations
- Paragraph: Other anti-inflammatory preparations
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.