Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
366
Total Quantity
17.8K
NHS Cost
£978
vs National Avg
+57.2%
BEACON MEDICAL prescribed 366 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £978 to the NHS. This is 57.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 366 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £978 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 366 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +57.2% 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.