Desloratadine vs Loratadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Loratadine was dispensed 9.3× as often as Desloratadine in March 2026 — 119,479 items versus 12,795 in England.
12,795items
Desloratadine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
119,479items
Loratadine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Desloratadine versus Loratadine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Desloratadine · ╌ Loratadine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Desloratadine | Loratadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 12,795 | 119,479 |
| Items, last 12 months | 151,745 | 1,441,787 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £42,821 | £129,606 |
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