Desloratadine vs Chlorphenamine maleate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Chlorphenamine maleate was dispensed 5.0× as often as Desloratadine in May 2026 — 66,137 items versus 13,114 in England.
13,114items
Desloratadine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
66,137items
Chlorphenamine maleate · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Desloratadine | Chlorphenamine maleate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 13,114 | 66,137 |
| Items, last 12 months | 149,424 | 763,427 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £43,541 | £432,963 |
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