Ephedrine hydrochloride vs Theophylline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Theophylline was dispensed 233.4× as often as Ephedrine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 35,481 items versus 152 in England.
152items
Ephedrine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
35,481items
Theophylline · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ephedrine hydrochloride versus Theophylline: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ephedrine hydrochloride · ╌ Theophylline
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ephedrine hydrochloride | Theophylline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 152 | 35,481 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,063 | 457,676 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £54,956 | £926,515 |
See the full profile for Ephedrine hydrochloride or Theophylline.