Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL GROUP
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,834
Total Quantity
162.0K
NHS Cost
£9.5K
vs National Avg
+687.5%
BEACON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,834 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,515 to the NHS. This is 687.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,834 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 162,026 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,515 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +687.5% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,834 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +687.5% 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.