Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
Systemic nasal decongestants | Respiratory System
Items (National)
13.8K
NHS Cost
£108.3K
Practices
2,650
Avg per Practice
5
Overview
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride is prescribed by 2,650 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 13,801 items were prescribed at a total cost of £108,278 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Respiratory System, Section Systemic nasal decongestants.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 1,480 | 36 | 41 | +690.4% ▲ |
| WF | 834 | 12 | 70 | +1,236.5% ▲ |
| L | 388 | 18 | 22 | +315.4% ▲ |
| WN | 260 | 4 | 65 | +1,150.0% ▲ |
| CM | 216 | 4 | 54 | +938.5% ▲ |
| PL | 200 | 7 | 29 | +450.0% ▲ |
| LU | 192 | 5 | 38 | +638.5% ▲ |
| N | 191 | 8 | 24 | +359.6% ▲ |
| E | 177 | 5 | 35 | +580.8% ▲ |
| BS | 152 | 6 | 25 | +386.5% ▲ |
| WA | 151 | 8 | 19 | +263.5% ▲ |
| M | 144 | 8 | 18 | +246.2% ▲ |
| DN | 138 | 7 | 20 | +278.8% ▲ |
| HU | 137 | 9 | 15 | +192.3% ▲ |
| SE | 135 | 3 | 45 | +765.4% ▲ |
| NE | 128 | 8 | 16 | +207.7% ▲ |
| ST | 118 | 4 | 30 | +467.3% ▲ |
| S | 111 | 9 | 12 | +136.5% ▲ |
| SO | 110 | 7 | 16 | +201.9% ▲ |
| HD | 100 | 3 | 33 | +540.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| NASEBY MEDICAL CENTRE | 485 |
| THORNHILL LEES MEDICAL CENTRE | 394 |
| DR AHMAD & PTNRS | 208 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Respiratory System
- Section: Systemic nasal decongestants
- Paragraph: Systemic nasal decongestants
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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.