Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CARITAS GROUP PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
357
Total Quantity
22.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+53.3%
CARITAS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 357 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,143 to the NHS. This is 53.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 357 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,740 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,143 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 357 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +53.3% 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.