Levocetirizine vs Loratadine
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Loratadine was dispensed 26.9× as often as Levocetirizine in May 2026 — 122,167 items versus 4,540 in England.
4,540items
Levocetirizine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
122,167items
Loratadine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Levocetirizine versus Loratadine: national items dispensed by month
▬ Levocetirizine · ╌ Loratadine
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Levocetirizine | Loratadine |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4,540 | 122,167 |
| Items, last 12 months | 51,573 | 1,418,990 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £33,982 | £147,018 |
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