Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
944
Total Quantity
56.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+305.3%

CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 944 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,631 to the NHS. This is 305.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
74

Prescribing Details

Total Items944
Total Quantity56,466
Total NHS Cost£1,631
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+305.3%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice944 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+305.3% vs national average
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.