Dextromethorphan hydrobromide

Cough preparations | Respiratory System

Items (National)

1,775

NHS Cost

£120.6K

Practices

449

Avg per Practice

Overview

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is prescribed by 449 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 1,775 items were prescribed at a total cost of £120,605 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Respiratory System, Section Cough preparations.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

No monthly data available.

Prescribing by Area

Area	Items	Practices	Avg/Practice	vs National
M	261	1	261	+6,425.0% ▲
GL	189	13	15	+262.5% ▲
BS	161	11	15	+265.0% ▲

Top Prescribing Practices

Practice	Items
ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE	261
WEST GREEN SURGERY	53
CLEEVELANDS MEDICAL CENTRE	42

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BNF Classification

Chapter: Respiratory System
Section: Cough preparations
Paragraph: Cough suppressants

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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.