Levocetirizine vs Promethazine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Promethazine hydrochloride was dispensed 52.8× as often as Levocetirizine in April 2026 — 246,200 items versus 4,660 in England.
4,660items
Levocetirizine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
246,200items
Promethazine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levocetirizine versus Promethazine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levocetirizine · ╌ Promethazine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Levocetirizine | Promethazine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 4,660 | 246,200 |
| Items, last 12 months | 52,258 | 2,913,211 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £34,856 | £472,333 |
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