Diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride was ranked 1429th of 1,792 medicines by items in May 2026, with 17 items, up 240.0% on a year earlier.
Dispensed in May 2026
Rolling 12 months
Net ingredient cost · May 2026
Figure 1. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
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At a glance
- Therapeutic class Topical local anaesthetics and antipruritics
- Presentations 1 shown
- Average cost / item £6.62
- Year on year Up 240.0% on a year earlier
Top presentations, May 2026
The individual products dispensed under Diphenhydramine hydrochloride this month.
| Presentation | BNF code | Items | Net ingredient cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Histergan 2% cream | 1303000J0BDAAAA | 17 | £112 |
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis · to May 2026 OGL v3.0
Where Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is dispensed
The regions and dispensing practices with the highest Diphenhydramine hydrochloride volumes.
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Top dispensing practices
Regional volumes from NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis; practice volumes from NHS dispensing data.
Compare Diphenhydramine hydrochloride with
Other medicines in the same BNF section, by prescribing volume.