Diphenhydramine hydrochloride vs Simple
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simple was dispensed 1,693.5× as often as Diphenhydramine hydrochloride in April 2026 — 3,387 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,387items
Simple · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride versus Simple: national items dispensed by month
▬ Diphenhydramine hydrochloride · ╌ Simple
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Diphenhydramine hydrochloride | Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 2 | 3,387 |
| Items, last 12 months | 20 | 45,108 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £7 | £8,886 |
See the full profile for Diphenhydramine hydrochloride or Simple.