Levocetirizine vs Cetirizine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cetirizine hydrochloride was dispensed 66.8× as often as Levocetirizine in May 2026 — 303,247 items versus 4,540 in England.
4,540items
Levocetirizine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
303,247items
Cetirizine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levocetirizine versus Cetirizine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levocetirizine · ╌ Cetirizine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Levocetirizine | Cetirizine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,540 | 303,247 |
| Items, last 12 months | 51,573 | 3,523,582 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £33,982 | £671,873 |
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