Cetirizine hydrochloride vs Promethazine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cetirizine hydrochloride was dispensed 1.3× as often as Promethazine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 303,247 items versus 234,806 in England.
303,247items
Cetirizine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
234,806items
Promethazine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Cetirizine hydrochloride | Promethazine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 303,247 | 234,806 |
| Items, last 12 months | 3,523,582 | 2,912,461 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £671,873 | £437,542 |
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