Fexofenadine hydrochloride
Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System
Items (National)
6.5M
NHS Cost
£11.6M
Practices
7,632
Avg per Practice
850
Overview
Fexofenadine hydrochloride is prescribed by 7,632 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 6,488,579 items were prescribed at a total cost of £11,613,202 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Respiratory System, Section Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
590,364
Jul 2026
647,218
Jul 2026
633,008
Jul 2026
561,535
Jul 2026
503,076
Jul 2026
500,135
Jul 2026
467,623
Jul 2026
471,180
Jul 2026
492,787
Jul 2026
450,702
Jul 2026
541,884
Jul 2026
617,688
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 204.0K | 186 | 1,097 | +29.0% ▲ |
| B | 182.8K | 289 | 633 | -25.6% ▼ |
| M | 160.8K | 199 | 808 | -4.9% ▼ |
| LE | 151.7K | 142 | 1,068 | +25.6% ▲ |
| PE | 149.9K | 102 | 1,470 | +72.8% ▲ |
| NR | 146.8K | 76 | 1,932 | +127.2% ▲ |
| DN | 142.0K | 102 | 1,392 | +63.7% ▲ |
| L | 141.4K | 157 | 901 | +5.9% ▲ |
| NE | 140.8K | 156 | 903 | +6.2% ▲ |
| E | 138.4K | 162 | 855 | +0.5% vs avg |
| NG | 136.4K | 146 | 934 | +9.9% ▲ |
| TS | 109.2K | 80 | 1,366 | +60.6% ▲ |
| PO | 105.1K | 70 | 1,501 | +76.6% ▲ |
| LS | 101.9K | 95 | 1,073 | +26.2% ▲ |
| CV | 100.5K | 124 | 810 | -4.7% ▼ |
| IP | 95.3K | 65 | 1,467 | +72.5% ▲ |
| WA | 95.3K | 96 | 993 | +16.8% ▲ |
| ST | 93.2K | 92 | 1,014 | +19.2% ▲ |
| RG | 89.3K | 71 | 1,258 | +48.0% ▲ |
| BN | 89.0K | 88 | 1,012 | +19.0% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 9,337 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 8,494 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 7,546 |
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.