Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System
Items (National)
29.7K
NHS Cost
£173.4K
Practices
2,287
Avg per Practice
13
Overview
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is prescribed by 2,287 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 29,709 items were prescribed at a total cost of £173,437 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Respiratory System, Section Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 1,886 | 53 | 36 | +173.8% ▲ |
| L | 1,279 | 37 | 35 | +166.2% ▲ |
| N | 991 | 27 | 37 | +182.3% ▲ |
| FY | 915 | 13 | 70 | +441.5% ▲ |
| S | 797 | 22 | 36 | +178.5% ▲ |
| M | 708 | 26 | 27 | +109.2% ▲ |
| NE | 699 | 18 | 39 | +198.5% ▲ |
| OL | 674 | 11 | 61 | +371.5% ▲ |
| DH | 664 | 5 | 133 | +921.5% ▲ |
| NW | 528 | 17 | 31 | +139.2% ▲ |
| HD | 493 | 14 | 35 | +170.8% ▲ |
| KT | 483 | 11 | 44 | +237.7% ▲ |
| HU | 470 | 20 | 24 | +80.8% ▲ |
| WF | 470 | 16 | 29 | +126.2% ▲ |
| CR | 428 | 12 | 36 | +174.6% ▲ |
| HX | 413 | 8 | 52 | +296.9% ▲ |
| LS | 393 | 16 | 25 | +89.2% ▲ |
| NG | 379 | 17 | 22 | +71.5% ▲ |
| TW | 360 | 12 | 30 | +130.8% ▲ |
| BB | 357 | 10 | 36 | +174.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE | 452 |
| ST PAULS MEDICAL CENTRE | 299 |
| CLOVER GROUP PRACTICE | 293 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Respiratory System
- Section: Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies
- Paragraph: Antihistamines
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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.