Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BURDWOOD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
252
Total Quantity
30.2K
NHS Cost
£731
vs National Avg
+8.2%
BURDWOOD SURGERY prescribed 252 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £731 to the NHS. This is 8.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 252 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,156 |
| Total NHS Cost | £731 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 252 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +8.2% 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.