Fexofenadine hydrochloride vs Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Fexofenadine hydrochloride was dispensed 260.6× as often as Diphenhydramine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 621,716 items versus 2,386 in England.
621,716items
Fexofenadine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,386items
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fexofenadine hydrochloride versus Diphenhydramine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fexofenadine hydrochloride · ╌ Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Fexofenadine hydrochloride | Diphenhydramine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 621,716 | 2,386 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,058,089 | 28,945 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £2,288,270 | £12,041 |
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