Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BOWLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
411
Total Quantity
17.8K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+76.5%

BOWLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 411 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,007 to the NHS. This is 76.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36

Prescribing Details

Total Items411
Total Quantity17,818
Total NHS Cost£1,007
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+76.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice411 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+76.5% 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.