Loratadine vs Hydroxyzine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Loratadine was dispensed 4.6× as often as Hydroxyzine hydrochloride in May 2026 — 122,167 items versus 26,404 in England.
122,167items
Loratadine · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
26,404items
Hydroxyzine hydrochloride · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Loratadine versus Hydroxyzine hydrochloride: national items dispensed by month
▬ Loratadine · ╌ Hydroxyzine hydrochloride
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Loratadine | Hydroxyzine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 122,167 | 26,404 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,418,990 | 331,638 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £147,018 | £38,631 |
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