Cetirizine hydrochloride Prescribing at DOWNTON SURGERY

Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System

Items (12m)
718
Total Quantity
26.1K
NHS Cost
£804
vs National Avg
+43.7%

DOWNTON SURGERY prescribed 718 items of Cetirizine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £804 to the NHS. This is 43.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Cetirizine hydrochloride is classified under Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
66

Prescribing Details

Total Items718
Total Quantity26,073
Total NHS Cost£804
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+43.7%

Cetirizine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice718 items
National average per practice500 items
Difference+43.7% vs national average
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.