Dextromethorphan hydrobromide vs Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide was dispensed 79.5× as often as Diphenhydramine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 159 items versus 2 in England.
159items
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Dextromethorphan hydrobromide versus Diphenhydramine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Dextromethorphan hydrobromide · ╌ Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Dextromethorphan hydrobromide | Diphenhydramine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 159 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,848 | 24 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,129 | £8 |
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