Cetirizine hydrochloride Prescribing at PRIMA CARE SURGERIES

Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System

Items (12m)

789

Total Quantity

43.8K

NHS Cost

£2.3K

vs National Avg

+57.9%

PRIMA CARE SURGERIES prescribed 789 items of Cetirizine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,257 to the NHS. This is 57.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Cetirizine hydrochloride is classified under Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	789
Total Quantity	43,782
Total NHS Cost	£2,257
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+57.9%

Cetirizine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	789 items
National average per practice	500 items
Difference	+57.9% 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.