Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at AELFGAR SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
161
Total Quantity
15.3K
NHS Cost
£348
vs National Avg
-30.9%
AELFGAR SURGERY prescribed 161 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £348 to the NHS. This is 30.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 161 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,258 |
| Total NHS Cost | £348 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.9% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 161 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -30.9% 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.