Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BUCKLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

306

Total Quantity

30.0K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+31.4%

BUCKLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 306 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,335 to the NHS. This is 31.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	306
Total Quantity	29,972
Total NHS Cost	£1,335
Presentations	6 different forms
vs National Average	+31.4%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	306 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+31.4% 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.