Loratadine vs Hydroxyzine hydrochloride
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Loratadine was dispensed 4.3× as often as Hydroxyzine hydrochloride in March 2026 — 119,479 items versus 27,698 in England.
119,479items
Loratadine · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
27,698items
Hydroxyzine hydrochloride · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Loratadine | Hydroxyzine hydrochloride |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 119,479 | 27,698 |
| Items, last 12 months | 1,441,787 | 335,301 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £129,606 | £34,771 |
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