Cetirizine hydrochloride vs Promethazine hydrochloride
Cetirizine hydrochloride was dispensed 1.2× as often as Promethazine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 297,912 items versus 252,174 in England.
297,912items
Cetirizine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
252,174items
Promethazine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Cetirizine hydrochloride versus Promethazine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Cetirizine hydrochloride · ╌ Promethazine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Cetirizine hydrochloride | Promethazine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 297,912 | 252,174 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,571,835 | 2,895,697 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £716,328 | £466,476 |
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