Ephedrine hydrochloride vs Theophylline
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Theophylline was dispensed 237.1× as often as Ephedrine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 37,939 items versus 160 in England.
160items
Ephedrine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
37,939items
Theophylline · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ephedrine hydrochloride | Theophylline |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 160 | 37,939 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,090 | 465,224 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £54,832 | £991,210 |
See the full profile for Ephedrine hydrochloride or Theophylline.