Desloratadine vs Cetirizine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Cetirizine hydrochloride was dispensed 22.9× as often as Desloratadine in April 2026 — 306,665 items versus 13,406 in England.
13,406items
Desloratadine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
306,665items
Cetirizine hydrochloride · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Desloratadine | Cetirizine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 13,406 | 306,665 |
| Items, last 12 months | 151,105 | 3,557,454 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £44,019 | £661,839 |
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