Cetirizine hydrochloride Prescribing at DRUID GROUP - EMC SURGERY

Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System

Items (12m)
1,344
Total Quantity
92.8K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+169%

DRUID GROUP - EMC SURGERY prescribed 1,344 items of Cetirizine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,007 to the NHS. This is 169% above the national average prescribing rate. Cetirizine hydrochloride is classified under Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
128

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,344
Total Quantity92,780
Total NHS Cost£4,007
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+169%

Cetirizine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,344 items
National average per practice500 items
Difference+169% 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.