Loratadine vs Fexofenadine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Fexofenadine hydrochloride was dispensed 5.4× as often as Loratadine in April 2026 — 665,510 items versus 123,374 in England.
123,374items
Loratadine · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
665,510items
Fexofenadine hydrochloride · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Loratadine versus Fexofenadine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Loratadine · ╌ Fexofenadine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Loratadine | Fexofenadine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 123,374 | 665,510 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,434,684 | 7,102,854 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £142,328 | £2,504,001 |
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