Hyoscine hydrobromide vs Fentanyl citrate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Hyoscine hydrobromide was dispensed 7.8× as often as Fentanyl citrate in May 2026 — 1,086 items versus 139 in England.
1,086items
Hyoscine hydrobromide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
139items
Fentanyl citrate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Hyoscine hydrobromide | Fentanyl citrate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,086 | 139 |
| Items, last 12 months | 13,637 | 1,599 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £34,756 | £2,667 |
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