Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BUCKDEN SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
370
Total Quantity
24.8K
NHS Cost
£538
vs National Avg
+58.9%

BUCKDEN SURGERY prescribed 370 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £538 to the NHS. This is 58.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
39

Prescribing Details

Total Items370
Total Quantity24,770
Total NHS Cost£538
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+58.9%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice370 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+58.9% 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.