Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
864
Total Quantity
89.3K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+271%
BURNLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 864 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,347 to the NHS. This is 271% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 864 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,293 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,347 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +271% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 864 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +271% 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.