Loratadine Prescribing at WEST MERSEA SURGERY

Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies | Respiratory System

Items (12m)
239
Total Quantity
8,364
NHS Cost
£180
vs National Avg
+14.4%

WEST MERSEA SURGERY prescribed 239 items of Loratadine over the last 12 months at a cost of £180 to the NHS. This is 14.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Loratadine is classified under Antihistamines, hyposensitisation and allergic emergencies in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21

Prescribing Details

Total Items239
Total Quantity8,364
Total NHS Cost£180
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+14.4%

Loratadine Prescribing Comparison

This practice239 items
National average per practice209 items
Difference+14.4% 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.