Ephedrine hydrochloride vs Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride was dispensed 721.0× as often as Ephedrine hydrochloride in September 2025 — 721 items versus 1 in England.
1items
Ephedrine hydrochloride · September 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
721items
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride · September 2025
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ephedrine hydrochloride versus Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ephedrine hydrochloride · ╌ Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to September 2025
| Measure | Ephedrine hydrochloride | Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, September 2025 | 1 | 721 |
| Items, last 12 months | 27 | 9,990 |
| Net ingredient cost, September 2025 | £92 | £6,669 |
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