Loratadine: here's the fair price
This is what US pharmacies pay, on average, for loratadine. Use it to spot a fair cash price, and feel good about asking for one.
Loratadine 10 Mg Tablet
A fair cash price is usually this cost plus a dispensing fee. If your quote is many times higher, ask about a generic, another pharmacy, or a cash discount.
Ask for generic Loratadine 10 Mg Tablet. Pharmacies pay about $1.64 for 30. Ask your pharmacy for its cash price and compare it with your copay. A fair cash price is close to this cost plus a dispensing fee.
Source: CMS NADAC as of 2026-11-04. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic is right for you.
Source: CMS NADAC weekly file as of 2026-11-04. Median across NDCs with the same description. Public domain.
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Every strength and form
| Product | Pharmacy cost | 30 count | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORATADINE 5 MG/5 ML SOLUTIONGeneric | $0.04 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| LORATADINE 5 MG/5 ML SYRUPGeneric | $0.04 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| LORATADINE ALLERGY 5 MG/5 MLGeneric | $0.04 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| LORATADINE 10 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.05 per tablet or capsule | $1.64 | 10/21/2026 |
| LORATADINE 10 MG ODTGeneric | $0.51 per tablet or capsule | $15.16 | 10/21/2026 |
Source: CMS NADAC, as of 2026-11-04. National average acquisition cost, not a retail quote.
Label basics
What it is used for (FDA label)
Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • runny nose • itchy, watery eyes • sneezing • itching of the nose or throat
Warnings (from the label)
Warnings Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose. When using this product do not take more than directed. Taking more than directed may cause drowsiness. Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Source: FDA drug label via openFDA, label effective 2026-02-25. Full label on DailyMed. Excerpts are verbatim and truncated. Read the full label and ask your pharmacist.