Menthol vs Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Menthol was dispensed 966.5× as often as Diphenhydramine hydrochloride in April 2026 — 18,363 items versus 19 in England.
18,363items
Menthol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
19items
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Menthol versus Diphenhydramine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Menthol · ╌ Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Menthol | Diphenhydramine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 18,363 | 19 |
| Items, last 12 months | 211,241 | 156 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £293,083 | £108 |
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