Procyclidine hydrochloride
Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
910.8K
NHS Cost
£2.9M
Practices
6,438
Avg per Practice
142
Overview
Procyclidine hydrochloride is prescribed by 6,438 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 910,796 items were prescribed at a total cost of £2,941,440 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73,255
Jun 2026
68,793
Jun 2026
75,309
Jun 2026
72,621
Jun 2026
71,002
Jun 2026
75,942
Jun 2026
71,934
Jun 2026
73,927
Jun 2026
75,919
Jun 2026
68,071
Jun 2026
70,711
Jun 2026
72,387
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | 45.9K | 137 | 335 | +136.9% ▲ |
| B | 36.2K | 251 | 144 | +2.0% ▲ |
| M | 33.0K | 170 | 194 | +37.0% ▲ |
| NE | 30.6K | 129 | 237 | +67.6% ▲ |
| N | 27.8K | 114 | 244 | +72.4% ▲ |
| L | 24.6K | 140 | 176 | +24.0% ▲ |
| S | 24.5K | 155 | 158 | +11.7% ▲ |
| LS | 21.4K | 87 | 246 | +73.9% ▲ |
| SW | 20.6K | 102 | 202 | +43.0% ▲ |
| LE | 17.2K | 121 | 142 | +0.5% vs avg |
| SE | 15.8K | 109 | 145 | +2.2% ▲ |
| BD | 14.7K | 57 | 259 | +82.8% ▲ |
| NR | 14.1K | 70 | 201 | +42.2% ▲ |
| TS | 13.7K | 71 | 193 | +36.6% ▲ |
| UB | 13.5K | 67 | 201 | +42.0% ▲ |
| SK | 13.4K | 69 | 195 | +37.6% ▲ |
| DE | 13.3K | 76 | 175 | +23.8% ▲ |
| W | 12.9K | 87 | 148 | +4.8% ▲ |
| DN | 12.7K | 90 | 141 | -0.5% vs avg |
| RM | 12.3K | 78 | 158 | +11.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 2,870 |
| MIDLANDS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP | 2,200 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 1,876 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders
- Paragraph: Antimuscarinic drugs used in parkinsonism
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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.