Loratadine Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE

Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System

Items (12m)
1,425
Total Quantity
81.9K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+582%

PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,425 items of Loratadine over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,126 to the NHS. This is 582% above the national average prescribing rate. Loratadine is classified under Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
88

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,425
Total Quantity81,929
Total NHS Cost£2,126
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+582%

Loratadine Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,425 items
National average per practice209 items
Difference+582% 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.