Desloratadine vs Fexofenadine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fexofenadine hydrochloride was dispensed 48.6× as often as Desloratadine in March 2026 — 621,716 items versus 12,795 in England.
12,795items
Desloratadine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
621,716items
Fexofenadine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Desloratadine versus Fexofenadine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Desloratadine · ╌ Fexofenadine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Desloratadine | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,795 | 621,716 |
| Items, last 12 months | 151,745 | 7,058,089 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £42,821 | £2,288,270 |
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