Loratadine Prescribing at COMBE DOWN SURGERY

Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System

Items (12m)

256

Total Quantity

15.3K

NHS Cost

£348

vs National Avg

+22.5%

COMBE DOWN SURGERY prescribed 256 items of Loratadine over the last 12 months at a cost of £348 to the NHS. This is 22.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loratadine is classified under Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	256
Total Quantity	15,293
Total NHS Cost	£348
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+22.5%

Loratadine Prescribing Comparison

This practice	256 items
National average per practice	209 items
Difference	+22.5% 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.