Propranolol hydrochloride
Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
8.0M
NHS Cost
£20.4M
Practices
7,450
Avg per Practice
1,067
Overview
Propranolol hydrochloride is prescribed by 7,450 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 7,951,639 items were prescribed at a total cost of £20,375,654 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
667,302
Jun 2026
620,463
Jun 2026
677,604
Jun 2026
652,007
Jun 2026
646,725
Jun 2026
688,278
Jun 2026
657,960
Jun 2026
671,606
Jun 2026
698,125
Jun 2026
623,986
Jun 2026
669,681
Jun 2026
666,313
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 287.5K | 184 | 1,563 | +46.4% ▲ |
| M | 284.7K | 191 | 1,491 | +39.7% ▲ |
| NE | 261.6K | 149 | 1,756 | +64.5% ▲ |
| B | 216.1K | 279 | 775 | -27.4% ▼ |
| L | 213.3K | 149 | 1,432 | +34.1% ▲ |
| NG | 188.5K | 143 | 1,318 | +23.5% ▲ |
| PE | 149.6K | 97 | 1,543 | +44.5% ▲ |
| LE | 148.4K | 143 | 1,038 | -2.8% ▼ |
| TS | 146.8K | 78 | 1,883 | +76.4% ▲ |
| WA | 142.4K | 93 | 1,531 | +43.4% ▲ |
| SK | 140.8K | 76 | 1,853 | +73.6% ▲ |
| CV | 140.0K | 125 | 1,120 | +5.0% ▲ |
| DN | 139.1K | 99 | 1,405 | +31.6% ▲ |
| ST | 135.4K | 92 | 1,472 | +37.9% ▲ |
| BN | 131.3K | 80 | 1,642 | +53.8% ▲ |
| LS | 131.1K | 92 | 1,425 | +33.5% ▲ |
| PR | 125.5K | 68 | 1,845 | +72.9% ▲ |
| PO | 125.2K | 68 | 1,841 | +72.5% ▲ |
| NN | 124.5K | 71 | 1,754 | +64.3% ▲ |
| CH | 122.7K | 72 | 1,704 | +59.7% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| BAY MEDICAL GROUP | 14,295 |
| LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE | 12,755 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 12,447 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
- Paragraph: Beta-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.