Hyoscine hydrobromide vs Fentanyl citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hyoscine hydrobromide was dispensed 7.4× as often as Fentanyl citrate in March 2026 — 1,082 items versus 147 in England.
1,082items
Hyoscine hydrobromide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
147items
Fentanyl citrate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Hyoscine hydrobromide versus Fentanyl citrate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Hyoscine hydrobromide · ╌ Fentanyl citrate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Hyoscine hydrobromide | Fentanyl citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 1,082 | 147 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,787 | 1,553 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £34,095 | £2,844 |
See the full profile for Hyoscine hydrobromide or Fentanyl citrate.