Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
593
Total Quantity
46.0K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+154.6%
BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 593 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,250 to the NHS. This is 154.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 593 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,962 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,250 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +154.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 593 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +154.6% 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.