Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BEWICKE MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
431
Total Quantity
37.9K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+85.1%
BEWICKE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 431 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,322 to the NHS. This is 85.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,874 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,322 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.1% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +85.1% 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.