Hydralazine hydrochloride
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
222.2K
NHS Cost
£697.9K
Practices
5,267
Avg per Practice
42
Overview
Hydralazine hydrochloride is prescribed by 5,267 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 222,238 items were prescribed at a total cost of £697,905 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Hypertension and heart failure.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12,513
Jun 2026
12,026
Jun 2026
13,098
Jun 2026
12,840
Jun 2026
12,647
Jun 2026
13,260
Jun 2026
12,842
Jun 2026
12,999
Jun 2026
13,404
Jun 2026
12,003
Jun 2026
12,431
Jun 2026
12,827
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 12.4K | 104 | 120 | +183.6% ▲ |
| S | 12.2K | 147 | 83 | +97.4% ▲ |
| SW | 11.9K | 93 | 128 | +203.1% ▲ |
| B | 7,816 | 177 | 44 | +4.7% ▲ |
| CV | 7,405 | 97 | 76 | +80.8% ▲ |
| N | 7,202 | 101 | 71 | +69.0% ▲ |
| E | 6,674 | 97 | 69 | +63.0% ▲ |
| PE | 5,597 | 75 | 75 | +76.8% ▲ |
| NE | 4,880 | 88 | 56 | +31.5% ▲ |
| IP | 4,277 | 53 | 81 | +91.2% ▲ |
| NN | 4,226 | 59 | 72 | +69.7% ▲ |
| WF | 3,954 | 54 | 73 | +73.5% ▲ |
| DN | 3,856 | 62 | 62 | +47.4% ▲ |
| RG | 3,581 | 58 | 62 | +46.2% ▲ |
| NG | 3,560 | 96 | 37 | -12.1% ▼ |
| LS | 3,288 | 61 | 54 | +27.7% ▲ |
| LE | 3,231 | 86 | 38 | -10.9% ▼ |
| M | 3,109 | 81 | 38 | -9.0% ▼ |
| PO | 3,053 | 46 | 66 | +57.3% ▲ |
| CR | 2,970 | 39 | 76 | +80.6% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| NEXUS HEALTH GROUP | 1,259 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 852 |
| SANDMERE PRACTICE | 572 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Hypertension and heart failure
- Paragraph: Vasodilator antihypertensive drugs
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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.