Diphenhydramine hydrochloride Prescribing at NEWINGTON SURGERY

Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System

Items (12m)
65
Total Quantity
651
NHS Cost
£166
vs National Avg
+400.4%

NEWINGTON SURGERY prescribed 65 items of Diphenhydramine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £166 to the NHS. This is 400.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is classified under Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
5

Prescribing Details

Total Items65
Total Quantity651
Total NHS Cost£166
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+400.4%

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice65 items
National average per practice13 items
Difference+400.4% 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.