Cetirizine hydrochloride Prescribing at GP DIRECT

Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System

Items (12m)
2,204
Total Quantity
149.1K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+341.1%

GP DIRECT prescribed 2,204 items of Cetirizine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,418 to the NHS. This is 341.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Cetirizine hydrochloride is classified under Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
203

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,204
Total Quantity149,111
Total NHS Cost£6,418
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+341.1%

Cetirizine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,204 items
National average per practice500 items
Difference+341.1% 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.