Cetirizine hydrochloride Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System

Items (12m)
4,120
Total Quantity
304.0K
NHS Cost
£13.9K
vs National Avg
+724.6%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,120 items of Cetirizine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,937 to the NHS. This is 724.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Cetirizine hydrochloride is classified under Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
364
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
328
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
342
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
382

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,120
Total Quantity303,963
Total NHS Cost£13,937
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+724.6%

Cetirizine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,120 items
National average per practice500 items
Difference+724.6% 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.