Acrivastine vs Promethazine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Promethazine hydrochloride was dispensed 62.4× as often as Acrivastine in June 2026 — 245,572 items versus 3,934 in England.
3,934items
Acrivastine · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
245,572items
Promethazine hydrochloride · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Acrivastine versus Promethazine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Acrivastine · ╌ Promethazine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Acrivastine | Promethazine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 3,934 | 245,572 |
| Items, last 12 months | 39,142 | 2,926,614 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £86,346 | £453,976 |
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