Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
694
Total Quantity
44.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+198%
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 694 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,311 to the NHS. This is 198% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 694 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,336 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,311 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +198% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 694 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +198% 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.