Cetirizine hydrochloride vs Hydroxyzine hydrochloride
Cetirizine hydrochloride was dispensed 10.8× as often as Hydroxyzine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 297,912 items versus 27,698 in England.
297,912items
Cetirizine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
27,698items
Hydroxyzine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cetirizine hydrochloride versus Hydroxyzine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cetirizine hydrochloride · ╌ Hydroxyzine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Cetirizine hydrochloride | Hydroxyzine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 297,912 | 27,698 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,571,835 | 335,301 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £716,328 | £34,771 |
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