Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BUDSHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
419
Total Quantity
39.4K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+79.9%
BUDSHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 419 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,176 to the NHS. This is 79.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 419 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,433 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,176 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.9% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 419 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +79.9% 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.