Loratadine Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System
Items (12m)
366
Total Quantity
18.5K
NHS Cost
£478
vs National Avg
+75.2%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 366 items of Loratadine over the last 12 months at a cost of £478 to the NHS. This is 75.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loratadine is classified under Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 366 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,468 |
| Total NHS Cost | £478 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.2% |
Loratadine Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 366 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 209 items |
| Difference | +75.2% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.