Bilastine vs Cetirizine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cetirizine hydrochloride was dispensed 706.0× as often as Bilastine in March 2026 — 297,912 items versus 422 in England.
422items
Bilastine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
297,912items
Cetirizine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Bilastine versus Cetirizine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Bilastine · ╌ Cetirizine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Bilastine | Cetirizine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 422 | 297,912 |
| Items, last 12 months | 4,825 | 3,571,835 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £4,052 | £716,328 |
See the full profile for Bilastine or Cetirizine hydrochloride.