Acrivastine vs Cetirizine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cetirizine hydrochloride was dispensed 86.6× as often as Acrivastine in May 2026 — 303,247 items versus 3,500 in England.
3,500items
Acrivastine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
303,247items
Cetirizine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acrivastine versus Cetirizine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acrivastine · ╌ Cetirizine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Acrivastine | Cetirizine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3,500 | 303,247 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40,124 | 3,580,810 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £76,309 | £671,873 |
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