Loratadine Prescribing at OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE

Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System

Items (12m)
1,280
Total Quantity
77.5K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+512.6%

OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,280 items of Loratadine over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,937 to the NHS. This is 512.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loratadine is classified under Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
108

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,280
Total Quantity77,503
Total NHS Cost£1,937
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+512.6%

Loratadine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,280 items
National average per practice209 items
Difference+512.6% 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.