Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BIDDULPH VALLEY SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
482
Total Quantity
40.7K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+107%
BIDDULPH VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 482 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,757 to the NHS. This is 107% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 482 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,732 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,757 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 482 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +107% 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.