Fexofenadine hydrochloride vs Cetirizine hydrochloride
Fexofenadine hydrochloride was dispensed 2.1× as often as Cetirizine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 621,716 items versus 297,912 in England.
621,716items
Fexofenadine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
297,912items
Cetirizine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fexofenadine hydrochloride versus Cetirizine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fexofenadine hydrochloride · ╌ Cetirizine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fexofenadine hydrochloride | Cetirizine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 621,716 | 297,912 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,058,089 | 3,571,835 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,288,270 | £716,328 |
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