Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride

National NHS prescribing (Prescription Cost Analysis) · Systemic nasal decongestants

Data updated March 2026

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride was ranked 918th of 1,794 medicines by items in March 2026, with 836 items, down 23.9% on a year earlier.

836items

Dispensed in March 2026

NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis

£7,376

Net ingredient cost · March 2026

NHSBSA PCA

10,410items

Dispensed in the last 12 months

NHSBSA PCA

Figure 1. Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month

Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026

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Top presentations, March 2026

The individual products dispensed under Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, by items this month.

Presentations of Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, March 2026
Presentation	Items	Net ingredient cost
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60mg tablets	572	£5,558
Sudafed Decongestant 30mg/5ml liquid	147	£746
Sudafed Decongestant 60mg tablets	85	£779
Galpseud 30mg/5ml linctus	10	£8
Multi-Action Actifed 60mg/2.5mg tablets	8	£144
Sinutab Non-Drowsy tablets	8	£81
Meltus Decongestant 30mg/5ml oral solution	3	£8
Day Nurse tablets	3	£52

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