Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ALTON STREET SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
412
Total Quantity
29.1K
NHS Cost
£699
vs National Avg
+76.9%
ALTON STREET SURGERY prescribed 412 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £699 to the NHS. This is 76.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 412 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,071 |
| Total NHS Cost | £699 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.9% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 412 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +76.9% 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.