Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BLOFIELD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
395
Total Quantity
29.6K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+69.6%
BLOFIELD SURGERY prescribed 395 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,461 to the NHS. This is 69.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 395 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,566 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,461 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 395 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +69.6% 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.