Azelastine hydrochloride
Drugs acting on the nose | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
Items (National)
60.4K
NHS Cost
£681.4K
Practices
5,391
Avg per Practice
11
Overview
Azelastine hydrochloride is prescribed by 5,391 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 60,425 items were prescribed at a total cost of £681,362 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Ear, Nose and Oropharynx, Section Drugs acting on the nose.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 1,769 | 76 | 23 | +108.0% ▲ |
| PE | 1,531 | 51 | 30 | +167.9% ▲ |
| L | 1,519 | 63 | 24 | +115.2% ▲ |
| S | 1,396 | 64 | 22 | +94.6% ▲ |
| PR | 1,378 | 42 | 33 | +192.9% ▲ |
| NG | 1,348 | 60 | 23 | +100.9% ▲ |
| NR | 1,215 | 46 | 26 | +135.7% ▲ |
| W | 1,160 | 47 | 25 | +120.5% ▲ |
| NE | 1,077 | 48 | 22 | +100.0% ▲ |
| N | 1,036 | 48 | 22 | +92.9% ▲ |
| NW | 1,027 | 42 | 25 | +118.8% ▲ |
| CO | 981 | 31 | 32 | +182.1% ▲ |
| SW | 979 | 39 | 25 | +124.1% ▲ |
| IP | 976 | 35 | 28 | +149.1% ▲ |
| B | 932 | 51 | 18 | +63.4% ▲ |
| CB | 887 | 35 | 25 | +125.9% ▲ |
| E | 874 | 45 | 19 | +73.2% ▲ |
| BB | 867 | 38 | 23 | +103.6% ▲ |
| CV | 794 | 36 | 22 | +97.3% ▲ |
| YO | 792 | 31 | 26 | +127.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BARRACK LANE MEDICAL CENTRE | 163 |
| ST FILLAN'S MEDICAL CTRE | 141 |
| RAILWAY MEDICAL GROUP | 126 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
- Section: Drugs acting on the nose
- Paragraph: Drugs used in nasal allergy
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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.