Desloratadine vs Loratadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Loratadine was dispensed 9.3× as often as Desloratadine in May 2026 — 122,167 items versus 13,114 in England.
13,114items
Desloratadine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
122,167items
Loratadine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Desloratadine versus Loratadine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Desloratadine · ╌ Loratadine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Desloratadine | Loratadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 13,114 | 122,167 |
| Items, last 12 months | 149,424 | 1,418,990 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £43,541 | £147,018 |
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