Etilefrine hydrochloride vs Ephedrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Etilefrine hydrochloride was dispensed 3.0× as often as Ephedrine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 3 items versus 1 in England.
3items
Etilefrine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Ephedrine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Etilefrine hydrochloride versus Ephedrine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Etilefrine hydrochloride · ╌ Ephedrine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Etilefrine hydrochloride | Ephedrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 3 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 37 | 2 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,336 | £19 |
See the full profile for Etilefrine hydrochloride or Ephedrine hydrochloride.