Prazosin hydrochloride
Hypertension and heart failure | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
37.5K
NHS Cost
£208.5K
Practices
2,228
Avg per Practice
17
Overview
Prazosin hydrochloride is prescribed by 2,228 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 37,523 items were prescribed at a total cost of £208,474 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Hypertension and heart failure.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | 1,943 | 29 | 67 | +298.8% ▲ |
| EX | 1,386 | 26 | 53 | +217.3% ▲ |
| YO | 947 | 16 | 59 | +252.4% ▲ |
| M | 941 | 27 | 35 | +107.7% ▲ |
| SO | 924 | 18 | 51 | +205.4% ▲ |
| L | 905 | 24 | 38 | +124.4% ▲ |
| LE | 885 | 34 | 26 | +54.8% ▲ |
| E | 845 | 24 | 35 | +109.5% ▲ |
| NW | 817 | 17 | 48 | +186.3% ▲ |
| TN | 770 | 16 | 48 | +186.3% ▲ |
| TR | 712 | 15 | 48 | +182.7% ▲ |
| NN | 706 | 25 | 28 | +67.9% ▲ |
| NE | 699 | 28 | 25 | +48.8% ▲ |
| RG | 641 | 18 | 36 | +111.9% ▲ |
| S | 639 | 25 | 26 | +52.4% ▲ |
| KT | 555 | 17 | 33 | +94.0% ▲ |
| TS | 544 | 21 | 26 | +54.2% ▲ |
| PO | 523 | 17 | 31 | +83.3% ▲ |
| N | 500 | 19 | 26 | +56.5% ▲ |
| DE | 487 | 13 | 38 | +123.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| VICTORIA MEDICAL CENTRE | 456 |
| WELLBN HEALTHCARE | 417 |
| OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE | 320 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Hypertension and heart failure
- Paragraph: Alpha-adrenoceptor blocking 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.