Hay Fever and Allergic Rhinitis

Seasonal symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, and itchy eyes.

Prescribing may be appropriate in some cases under NHSE exception criteria.

Drug Cost Age Other information
Drug
Beclometasone 50mcg
Cost
Nasal spray
£9.00 (200 sprays/bottle)
Age
18 years and over
Info

Example Brand(s): Beconase aqueous spray. Only licensed for chronic or seasonal rhinitis

Drug
Cetirizine 1mg/mL
Cost
Oral solution
£5.00 (150mL)
Age
2 years and over
Info

(sugar free) Example Brand(s): Benadryl

Drug
Cetirizine 10mg
Cost
Tablets
£2.20 (30 tablets)
Age
6 years and over
Info

Example Brand(s): Benadryl

Drug
Chlorphenamine 2mg/5mL
Cost
Liquid
£5.50 (150mL)
Age
1 year and over
Info

Example Brand(s): Piriton

Drug
Chlorphenamine 4mg
Cost
Tablets
£2.99 (28 tablets)
Age
6 years and over
Info

Example Brand(s): Piriton

Drug
Fluticasone propionate 50mcg
Cost
Nasal spray
£8.00 (60 sprays/bottle)
Age
18 years and over
Info

Only licensed for chronic or seasonal rhinitis.

Drug
Loratadine 5mg/5mL
Cost
Liquid
£6.00 (70mL)
Age
2 years and over
Info
Drug
Loratadine 10mg
Cost
Tablets
£2.75 (30 tablets)
Age
6 years and over
Info

Example Brand(s): Clarityn Allergy

Drug
Sodium cromoglicate 2%
Cost
Eye drops
£5.00 (10mL)
Age
6 years and over
Info

Example Brand(s): Boots hay fever relief

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