Levocetirizine vs Fexofenadine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fexofenadine hydrochloride was dispensed 148.2× as often as Levocetirizine in May 2026 — 672,638 items versus 4,540 in England.
4,540items
Levocetirizine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
672,638items
Fexofenadine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levocetirizine versus Fexofenadine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levocetirizine · ╌ Fexofenadine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Levocetirizine | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,540 | 672,638 |
| Items, last 12 months | 51,573 | 7,108,597 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £33,982 | £2,537,332 |
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