Cetirizine hydrochloride Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE

Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System

Items (12m)

725

Total Quantity

33.4K

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

+45.1%

BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 725 items of Cetirizine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,534 to the NHS. This is 45.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Cetirizine hydrochloride is classified under Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	725
Total Quantity	33,387
Total NHS Cost	£1,534
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+45.1%

Cetirizine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	725 items
National average per practice	500 items
Difference	+45.1% vs national average

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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.