Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
484
Total Quantity
39.6K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+107.8%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 484 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,898 to the NHS. This is 107.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 484 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,574 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,898 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 484 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +107.8% 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.