Desloratadine vs Chlorphenamine maleate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorphenamine maleate was dispensed 5.2× as often as Desloratadine in March 2026 — 66,089 items versus 12,795 in England.
12,795items
Desloratadine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
66,089items
Chlorphenamine maleate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Desloratadine versus Chlorphenamine maleate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Desloratadine · ╌ Chlorphenamine maleate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Desloratadine | Chlorphenamine maleate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,795 | 66,089 |
| Items, last 12 months | 151,745 | 773,775 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £42,821 | £419,254 |
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