Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
470
Total Quantity
52.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+101.8%
ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 470 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,300 to the NHS. This is 101.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 470 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,468 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,300 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 470 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +101.8% 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.