Fexofenadine hydrochloride vs Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fexofenadine hydrochloride was dispensed 283.2× as often as Diphenhydramine hydrochloride in April 2026 — 665,510 items versus 2,350 in England.
665,510items
Fexofenadine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,350items
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Fexofenadine hydrochloride | Diphenhydramine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 665,510 | 2,350 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,102,854 | 28,933 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £2,504,001 | £11,561 |
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