Desloratadine vs Cetirizine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cetirizine hydrochloride was dispensed 23.3× as often as Desloratadine in March 2026 — 297,912 items versus 12,795 in England.
12,795items
Desloratadine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
297,912items
Cetirizine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Desloratadine versus Cetirizine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Desloratadine · ╌ Cetirizine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Desloratadine | Cetirizine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,795 | 297,912 |
| Items, last 12 months | 151,745 | 3,571,835 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £42,821 | £716,328 |
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