Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations vs Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations was dispensed 8.0× as often as Diphenhydramine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 16 items versus 2 in England.
Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations versus Diphenhydramine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations · ╌ Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Other expectorantand demulcent cough preparations | Diphenhydramine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 16 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 245 | 21 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £74 | £7 |
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