Diphenhydramine hydrochloride vs Simple
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Simple was dispensed 1,574.0× as often as Diphenhydramine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 3,148 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
3,148items
Simple · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Diphenhydramine hydrochloride | Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 2 | 3,148 |
| Items, last 12 months | 21 | 44,925 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £7 | £8,235 |
See the full profile for Diphenhydramine hydrochloride or Simple.