Desloratadine vs Fexofenadine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fexofenadine hydrochloride was dispensed 51.3× as often as Desloratadine in May 2026 — 672,638 items versus 13,114 in England.
13,114items
Desloratadine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
672,638items
Fexofenadine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Desloratadine | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 13,114 | 672,638 |
| Items, last 12 months | 149,424 | 7,108,597 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £43,541 | £2,537,332 |
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