Benzalkonium chloride
Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions | Skin
Items (National)
55.2K
NHS Cost
£349.3K
Practices
4,810
Avg per Practice
12
Overview
Benzalkonium chloride is prescribed by 4,810 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 55,171 items were prescribed at a total cost of £349,257 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Skin, Section Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 3,378 | 108 | 31 | +172.2% ▲ |
| M | 2,293 | 84 | 27 | +137.4% ▲ |
| L | 2,170 | 83 | 26 | +127.0% ▲ |
| BH | 1,507 | 40 | 38 | +227.8% ▲ |
| PO | 1,507 | 43 | 35 | +204.3% ▲ |
| BS | 1,398 | 57 | 25 | +113.0% ▲ |
| NN | 1,064 | 41 | 26 | +126.1% ▲ |
| SO | 1,027 | 43 | 24 | +107.8% ▲ |
| OL | 956 | 32 | 30 | +160.0% ▲ |
| HA | 893 | 31 | 29 | +150.4% ▲ |
| WA | 813 | 41 | 20 | +72.2% ▲ |
| LS | 771 | 33 | 23 | +103.5% ▲ |
| PL | 705 | 27 | 26 | +127.0% ▲ |
| DL | 693 | 25 | 28 | +140.9% ▲ |
| ST | 692 | 34 | 20 | +77.4% ▲ |
| CH | 681 | 34 | 20 | +73.9% ▲ |
| S | 638 | 35 | 18 | +58.3% ▲ |
| SK | 636 | 25 | 25 | +120.9% ▲ |
| E | 629 | 31 | 20 | +76.5% ▲ |
| RG | 625 | 26 | 24 | +108.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| HALL GREEN HEALTH | 180 |
| NEW COLLEGIATE MEDICAL CENTRE | 163 |
| ENDERLEY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | 156 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Skin
- Section: Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions
- Paragraph: Shampoo and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions
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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.