Fexofenadine hydrochloride vs Cetirizine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fexofenadine hydrochloride was dispensed 2.2× as often as Cetirizine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 672,638 items versus 303,247 in England.
672,638items
Fexofenadine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
303,247items
Cetirizine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Fexofenadine hydrochloride | Cetirizine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 672,638 | 303,247 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,108,597 | 3,523,582 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,537,332 | £671,873 |
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