Levocetirizine vs Promethazine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Promethazine hydrochloride was dispensed 56.6× as often as Levocetirizine in March 2026 — 252,174 items versus 4,454 in England.
4,454items
Levocetirizine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
252,174items
Promethazine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Levocetirizine | Promethazine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4,454 | 252,174 |
| Items, last 12 months | 52,743 | 2,895,697 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £35,234 | £466,476 |
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