Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
382
Total Quantity
31.8K
NHS Cost
£878
vs National Avg
+64%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 382 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £878 to the NHS. This is 64% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 382 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,792 |
| Total NHS Cost | £878 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 382 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +64% 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.