Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride vs Phenylephrine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride was dispensed 721.0× as often as Phenylephrine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 721 items versus 1 in England.
721items
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Phenylephrine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride versus Phenylephrine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride · ╌ Phenylephrine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride | Phenylephrine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 721 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 9,990 | 2 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £6,669 | £4 |
See the full profile for Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride or Phenylephrine hydrochloride.