Loratadine vs Cyproheptadine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Loratadine was dispensed 597.4× as often as Cyproheptadine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 119,479 items versus 200 in England.
119,479items
Loratadine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
200items
Cyproheptadine hydrochloride · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Loratadine versus Cyproheptadine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Loratadine · ╌ Cyproheptadine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Loratadine | Cyproheptadine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 119,479 | 200 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,441,787 | 2,154 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £129,606 | £4,179 |
See the full profile for Loratadine or Cyproheptadine hydrochloride.