Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BOW MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
340
Total Quantity
22.2K
NHS Cost
£496
vs National Avg
+46%

BOW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 340 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £496 to the NHS. This is 46% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
26

Prescribing Details

Total Items340
Total Quantity22,150
Total NHS Cost£496
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+46%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice340 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+46% 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.