Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BEACON SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
352
Total Quantity
26.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+51.1%
BEACON SURGERY prescribed 352 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,289 to the NHS. This is 51.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 352 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,326 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,289 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.1% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 352 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +51.1% 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.