Diphenhydramine hydrochloride Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE

Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System

Items (12m)
253
Total Quantity
5,366
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+1847.6%

WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 253 items of Diphenhydramine hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,040 to the NHS. This is 1847.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is classified under Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18

Prescribing Details

Total Items253
Total Quantity5,366
Total NHS Cost£1,040
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+1847.6%

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice253 items
National average per practice13 items
Difference+1847.6% 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.