Fexofenadine hydrochloride vs Chlorphenamine maleate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fexofenadine hydrochloride was dispensed 9.8× as often as Chlorphenamine maleate in April 2026 — 665,510 items versus 67,744 in England.
665,510items
Fexofenadine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
67,744items
Chlorphenamine maleate · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fexofenadine hydrochloride versus Chlorphenamine maleate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fexofenadine hydrochloride · ╌ Chlorphenamine maleate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Fexofenadine hydrochloride | Chlorphenamine maleate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 665,510 | 67,744 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,102,854 | 771,246 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,504,001 | £440,052 |
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