Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at BURWELL SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

304

Total Quantity

21.5K

NHS Cost

£502

vs National Avg

+30.5%

BURWELL SURGERY prescribed 304 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £502 to the NHS. This is 30.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	304
Total Quantity	21,510
Total NHS Cost	£502
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+30.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	304 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+30.5% 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.