Loratadine vs Cyproheptadine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Loratadine was dispensed 660.4× as often as Cyproheptadine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 122,167 items versus 185 in England.
122,167items
Loratadine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
185items
Cyproheptadine hydrochloride · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Loratadine | Cyproheptadine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 122,167 | 185 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,418,990 | 2,181 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £147,018 | £4,786 |
See the full profile for Loratadine or Cyproheptadine hydrochloride.