Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
898
Total Quantity
89.2K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+285.6%
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 898 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,998 to the NHS. This is 285.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 898 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,226 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,998 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +285.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 898 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +285.6% 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.