Rupatadine fumarate vs Promethazine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Promethazine hydrochloride was dispensed 1,118.1× as often as Rupatadine fumarate in May 2026 — 234,806 items versus 210 in England.
210items
Rupatadine fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
234,806items
Promethazine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Rupatadine fumarate | Promethazine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 210 | 234,806 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,407 | 2,912,461 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £27,358 | £437,542 |
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