Cyproheptadine hydrochloride
Cyproheptadine hydrochloride was ranked 1137th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 185 items, up 0.5% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Cyproheptadine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies
- Presentations 2 shown
- Average cost / item £25.87
- Year on year Up 0.5% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Cyproheptadine hydrochloride this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Periactin 4mg tablets | 0304010K0BBAAAB | 183 | £2,257 |
| Cyproheptadine 2mg/5ml oral liquid | 0304010K0AAADAD | 2 | £2,529 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Cyproheptadine hydrochloride volumes.
Top regions
Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Cyproheptadine hydrochloride with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.