Diphenhydramine hydrochloride vs Simple
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simple was dispensed 1,997.5× as often as Diphenhydramine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 3,995 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,995items
Simple · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Diphenhydramine hydrochloride | Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2 | 3,995 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24 | 45,489 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £8 | £10,235 |
See the full profile for Diphenhydramine hydrochloride or Simple.