Promethazine hydrochloride
Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System
Items (National)
2.7M
NHS Cost
£12.8M
Practices
7,451
Avg per Practice
357
Overview
Promethazine hydrochloride is prescribed by 7,451 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 2,663,042 items were prescribed at a total cost of £12,819,096 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Respiratory System, Section Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
216,474
Jul 2026
202,359
Jul 2026
220,692
Jul 2026
213,544
Jul 2026
213,458
Jul 2026
230,593
Jul 2026
220,621
Jul 2026
223,416
Jul 2026
239,183
Jul 2026
213,820
Jul 2026
224,180
Jul 2026
220,425
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 90.7K | 276 | 329 | -8.0% ▼ |
| E | 88.8K | 157 | 566 | +58.2% ▲ |
| M | 83.9K | 188 | 446 | +24.8% ▲ |
| ME | 74.2K | 69 | 1,075 | +200.7% ▲ |
| NR | 70.8K | 77 | 919 | +157.2% ▲ |
| SE | 69.7K | 123 | 566 | +58.4% ▲ |
| BN | 67.8K | 82 | 827 | +131.4% ▲ |
| SS | 59.6K | 88 | 678 | +89.6% ▲ |
| S | 56.1K | 179 | 313 | -12.4% ▼ |
| TN | 53.3K | 81 | 658 | +84.2% ▲ |
| OL | 50.7K | 79 | 642 | +79.6% ▲ |
| CT | 48.4K | 52 | 932 | +160.7% ▲ |
| N | 47.5K | 126 | 377 | +5.4% ▲ |
| SW | 47.2K | 118 | 400 | +12.0% ▲ |
| PE | 43.9K | 97 | 453 | +26.8% ▲ |
| CM | 42.0K | 77 | 545 | +52.5% ▲ |
| L | 41.6K | 148 | 281 | -21.4% ▼ |
| BD | 41.4K | 72 | 575 | +61.0% ▲ |
| NN | 40.4K | 70 | 577 | +61.6% ▲ |
| RM | 40.2K | 90 | 446 | +24.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| TOWER FAMILY HEALTHCARE | 6,219 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 5,580 |
| EAST NORFOLK MEDICAL PRACTICE | 5,532 |
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.