Promethazine hydrochloride Prescribing at GP DIRECT

Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System

Items (12m)
1,271
Total Quantity
74.1K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+255.6%

GP DIRECT prescribed 1,271 items of Promethazine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,257 to the NHS. This is 255.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Promethazine hydrochloride is classified under Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
131

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,271
Total Quantity74,103
Total NHS Cost£6,257
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+255.6%

Promethazine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,271 items
National average per practice357 items
Difference+255.6% 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.