Fluticasone propionate (Nasal) vs Xylometazoline hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fluticasone propionate (Nasal) was dispensed 44.0× as often as Xylometazoline hydrochloride in May 2026 — 81,659 items versus 1,855 in England.
81,659items
Fluticasone propionate (Nasal) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1,855items
Xylometazoline hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Fluticasone propionate (Nasal) versus Xylometazoline hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Fluticasone propionate (Nasal) · ╌ Xylometazoline hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Fluticasone propionate (Nasal) | Xylometazoline hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 81,659 | 1,855 |
| Items, last 12 months | 961,378 | 25,827 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,219,336 | £6,524 |
See the full profile for Fluticasone propionate (Nasal) or Xylometazoline hydrochloride.