Cetirizine hydrochloride Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System

Items (12m)
2,835
Total Quantity
148.0K
NHS Cost
£6.4K
vs National Avg
+467.4%

LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,835 items of Cetirizine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,447 to the NHS. This is 467.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Cetirizine hydrochloride is classified under Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
226

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,835
Total Quantity147,975
Total NHS Cost£6,447
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+467.4%

Cetirizine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,835 items
National average per practice500 items
Difference+467.4% 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.