Ketotifen fumarate vs Loratadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Loratadine was dispensed 68.6× as often as Ketotifen fumarate in May 2026 — 122,167 items versus 1,781 in England.
1,781items
Ketotifen fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
122,167items
Loratadine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ketotifen fumarate versus Loratadine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ketotifen fumarate · ╌ Loratadine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ketotifen fumarate | Loratadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 1,781 | 122,167 |
| Items, last 12 months | 19,765 | 1,418,990 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £46,736 | £147,018 |
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