Dextromethorphan hydrobromide vs Ammonium chloride/diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide was dispensed 37.3× as often as Ammonium chloride/diphenhydramine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 112 items versus 3 in England.
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Ammonium chloride/diphenhydramine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide versus Ammonium chloride/diphenhydramine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dextromethorphan hydrobromide · ╌ Ammonium chloride/diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Dextromethorphan hydrobromide | Ammonium chloride/diphenhydramine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 112 | 3 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,815 | 6 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,152 | £7 |
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