Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride
Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders | Central Nervous System
Items (National)
129.3K
NHS Cost
£4.0M
Practices
4,561
Avg per Practice
28
Overview
Trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride is prescribed by 4,561 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 129,345 items were prescribed at a total cost of £4,002,051 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Central Nervous System, Section Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | 4,272 | 105 | 41 | +43.3% ▲ |
| N | 4,248 | 68 | 63 | +120.1% ▲ |
| E | 4,243 | 89 | 48 | +68.0% ▲ |
| BD | 3,593 | 42 | 86 | +201.1% ▲ |
| NE | 3,526 | 83 | 43 | +49.6% ▲ |
| GL | 3,238 | 48 | 68 | +137.7% ▲ |
| LE | 2,530 | 59 | 43 | +51.1% ▲ |
| LS | 2,519 | 49 | 51 | +81.0% ▲ |
| BB | 2,486 | 55 | 45 | +59.2% ▲ |
| TS | 2,433 | 53 | 46 | +61.6% ▲ |
| BN | 2,384 | 53 | 45 | +58.5% ▲ |
| S | 2,232 | 76 | 29 | +3.5% ▲ |
| NG | 2,117 | 74 | 29 | +0.7% vs avg |
| IG | 2,091 | 34 | 62 | +116.5% ▲ |
| PO | 2,056 | 41 | 50 | +76.4% ▲ |
| RM | 1,977 | 43 | 46 | +62.0% ▲ |
| PE | 1,951 | 57 | 34 | +20.4% ▲ |
| DN | 1,811 | 54 | 34 | +18.0% ▲ |
| HU | 1,786 | 33 | 54 | +90.5% ▲ |
| TN | 1,770 | 49 | 36 | +27.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| ASPEN MEDICAL PRACTICE | 656 |
| SHIPLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE-AFFINITY CARE | 564 |
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 505 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Central Nervous System
- Section: Drugs used in parkinsonism and related disorders
- Paragraph: Antimuscarinic drugs used in parkinsonism
Related drugs in this section
Explore More
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.