Cetirizine hydrochloride Prescribing at PORTCHESTER PRACTICE

Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System

Items (12m)

701

Total Quantity

52.1K

NHS Cost

£2.2K

vs National Avg

+40.3%

PORTCHESTER PRACTICE prescribed 701 items of Cetirizine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,178 to the NHS. This is 40.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Cetirizine hydrochloride is classified under Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	701
Total Quantity	52,084
Total NHS Cost	£2,178
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+40.3%

Cetirizine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	701 items
National average per practice	500 items
Difference	+40.3% vs national average

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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.