Rupatadine fumarate vs Promethazine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Promethazine hydrochloride was dispensed 1,218.2× as often as Rupatadine fumarate in March 2026 — 252,174 items versus 207 in England.
207items
Rupatadine fumarate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
252,174items
Promethazine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Rupatadine fumarate versus Promethazine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Rupatadine fumarate · ╌ Promethazine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Rupatadine fumarate | Promethazine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 207 | 252,174 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,424 | 2,895,697 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £26,956 | £466,476 |
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