Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BENTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
324
Total Quantity
25.4K
NHS Cost
£903
vs National Avg
+39.1%

BENTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 324 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £903 to the NHS. This is 39.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23

Prescribing Details

Total Items324
Total Quantity25,429
Total NHS Cost£903
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+39.1%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice324 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+39.1% vs national average
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.