Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BEECHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
489
Total Quantity
22.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+110%
BEECHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 489 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,430 to the NHS. This is 110% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 489 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,349 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,430 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 489 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +110% 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.