Desloratadine
11 NDCs across 5 manufacturers|10 Generic,1 Brand
Desloratadine is used to treat rhinitis, allergic, perennial, rhinitis, allergic, seasonal and urticaria, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Dec 21, 2001, and the first generic was approved Feb 19, 2010. FDA's Orange Book lists 6 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $7 million on Desloratadine across 153,000 claims for 49,000 beneficiaries.
Desloratadine is available as 11 NDCs from 5 manufacturers (10 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.26 to $8.85 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 35× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
11
10G / 1B
Manufacturers
5
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.26 – $8.85
per EA
7d Activity
avg -1.8% WoW · of 11 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
5 manufacturers producing DESLORATADINE
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
CLARINEX 5 MG TABLET | $8.8476 per EA | — |
DESLORATADINE 5 MG ODT | $4.7882 per EA | +0.13% |
DESLORATADINE 5 MG ODT | $4.7882 per EA | +0.13% |
DESLORATADINE 2.5 MG ODT | $3.9289 per EA | — |
DESLORATADINE 2.5 MG ODT | $3.9289 per EA | — |
DESLORATADINE 5 MG TABLET | $0.2553 per EA | -2.38% |
DESLORATADINE 5 MG TABLET | $0.2553 per EA | -2.38% |
DESLORATADINE 5 MG TABLET | $0.2553 per EA | -2.38% |
DESLORATADINE 5 MG TABLET | $0.2553 per EA | -2.38% |
DESLORATADINE 5 MG TABLET | $0.2553 per EA | -2.38% |
DESLORATADINE 5 MG TABLET | $0.2553 per EA | -2.38% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desloratadine used to treat?
Desloratadine is used to treat rhinitis, allergic, perennial, rhinitis, allergic, seasonal and urticaria, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Desloratadine become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Desloratadine (ANDA) on Feb 19, 2010. The Orange Book currently lists 6 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Desloratadine?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $7 million on Desloratadine across 153,000 claims for 49,000 beneficiaries.
How many Desloratadine products are on the market?
The Desloratadine drug market contains 11 NDCs from 5 manufacturers — 10 generic and 1 brand product.
What is the price range for Desloratadine?
NADAC reference prices for Desloratadine range from $0.2553 to $8.8476 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 35× the cheapest.
Is generic Desloratadine cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Desloratadine is $1.8966 per EA, versus $8.8476 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 4.7× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Desloratadine?
5 manufacturers list Desloratadine in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. (4), Bionpharma Inc. (2), Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC (2), Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (2), Organon LLC (1).
How has the price of Desloratadine changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 2 Desloratadine NDCs rose and 6 fell, with a market-wide average change of -1.8%.