Xylometazoline hydrochloride
Drugs acting on the nose | Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
Items (National)
27.5K
NHS Cost
£91.2K
Practices
4,782
Avg per Practice
6
Overview
Xylometazoline hydrochloride is prescribed by 4,782 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 27,455 items were prescribed at a total cost of £91,238 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Ear, Nose and Oropharynx, Section Drugs acting on the nose.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 1,206 | 59 | 20 | +257.9% ▲ |
| M | 1,169 | 45 | 26 | +356.1% ▲ |
| E | 740 | 32 | 23 | +305.3% ▲ |
| L | 685 | 30 | 23 | +300.0% ▲ |
| N | 542 | 25 | 22 | +280.7% ▲ |
| NE | 342 | 19 | 18 | +215.8% ▲ |
| NW | 326 | 12 | 27 | +377.2% ▲ |
| EX | 322 | 13 | 25 | +335.1% ▲ |
| PO | 311 | 18 | 17 | +203.5% ▲ |
| ST | 268 | 12 | 22 | +291.2% ▲ |
| WF | 255 | 11 | 23 | +307.0% ▲ |
| NR | 248 | 13 | 19 | +235.1% ▲ |
| WA | 245 | 11 | 22 | +291.2% ▲ |
| OX | 244 | 12 | 20 | +256.1% ▲ |
| S | 243 | 16 | 15 | +166.7% ▲ |
| SS | 234 | 12 | 20 | +242.1% ▲ |
| SW | 232 | 15 | 16 | +171.9% ▲ |
| CM | 223 | 10 | 22 | +291.2% ▲ |
| WS | 219 | 12 | 18 | +221.1% ▲ |
| SE | 214 | 14 | 15 | +168.4% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| ST GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTRE | 447 |
| GLEN ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE | 150 |
| THE KHATTAK MEMORIAL SURGERY | 111 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Ear, Nose and Oropharynx
- Section: Drugs acting on the nose
- Paragraph: Topical 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.