Metoclopramide hydrochloride
Drugs used in nausea and vertigo | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
607.3K
NHS Cost
£2.0M
Practices
7,330
Avg per Practice
83
Overview
Metoclopramide hydrochloride is prescribed by 7,330 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 607,320 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,008,589 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in nausea and vertigo.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46,495
Jun 2026
43,937
Jun 2026
47,278
Jun 2026
45,568
Jun 2026
44,364
Jun 2026
47,287
Jun 2026
44,506
Jun 2026
45,391
Jun 2026
46,551
Jun 2026
40,827
Jun 2026
43,076
Jun 2026
42,906
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 17.8K | 249 | 71 | -14.0% ▼ |
| NE | 15.6K | 146 | 107 | +29.2% ▲ |
| S | 14.2K | 171 | 83 | +0.0% vs avg |
| BS | 13.7K | 82 | 167 | +101.1% ▲ |
| M | 13.3K | 165 | 81 | -2.9% ▼ |
| PO | 12.9K | 69 | 186 | +124.8% ▲ |
| PE | 12.8K | 94 | 136 | +64.2% ▲ |
| EX | 11.9K | 61 | 196 | +135.8% ▲ |
| BN | 11.8K | 77 | 154 | +85.5% ▲ |
| DN | 11.5K | 97 | 119 | +43.4% ▲ |
| SO | 11.4K | 58 | 196 | +136.8% ▲ |
| TN | 10.3K | 85 | 121 | +45.8% ▲ |
| OX | 10.1K | 60 | 168 | +102.1% ▲ |
| E | 10.0K | 138 | 73 | -12.5% ▼ |
| HU | 9,964 | 43 | 232 | +179.5% ▲ |
| L | 9,928 | 142 | 70 | -15.7% ▼ |
| PL | 9,604 | 50 | 192 | +131.7% ▲ |
| RG | 9,207 | 70 | 132 | +58.6% ▲ |
| YO | 9,084 | 49 | 185 | +123.6% ▲ |
| SE | 8,967 | 109 | 82 | -0.7% vs avg |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| HOLDERNESS HEALTH | 1,057 |
| ST AUSTELL HEALTH GROUP | 982 |
| THE RIDINGS MEDICAL GROUP | 895 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs used in nausea and vertigo
- Paragraph: Drugs used in nausea and vertigo
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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.