Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BLACKETTS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
354
Total Quantity
20.7K
NHS Cost
£581
vs National Avg
+52%

BLACKETTS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 354 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £581 to the NHS. This is 52% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items354
Total Quantity20,700
Total NHS Cost£581
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+52%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice354 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+52% 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.