Loratadine Prescribing at DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System

Items (12m)
337
Total Quantity
14.7K
NHS Cost
£340
vs National Avg
+61.3%

DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 337 items of Loratadine over the last 12 months at a cost of £340 to the NHS. This is 61.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loratadine is classified under Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
36

Prescribing Details

Total Items337
Total Quantity14,730
Total NHS Cost£340
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+61.3%

Loratadine Prescribing Comparison

This practice337 items
National average per practice209 items
Difference+61.3% vs national average
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.