Fexofenadine hydrochloride vs Promethazine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fexofenadine hydrochloride was dispensed 2.9× as often as Promethazine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 672,638 items versus 234,806 in England.
672,638items
Fexofenadine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
234,806items
Promethazine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fexofenadine hydrochloride versus Promethazine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fexofenadine hydrochloride · ╌ Promethazine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fexofenadine hydrochloride | Promethazine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 672,638 | 234,806 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,108,597 | 2,912,461 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £2,537,332 | £437,542 |
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