Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

443

Total Quantity

65.5K

NHS Cost

£7.6K

vs National Avg

+90.2%

BEECH HILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 443 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,578 to the NHS. This is 90.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	443
Total Quantity	65,508
Total NHS Cost	£7,578
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+90.2%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	443 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+90.2% 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.