Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CHESTER SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
181
Total Quantity
17.9K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
-22.3%
CHESTER SURGERY prescribed 181 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,876 to the NHS. This is 22.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 181 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,936 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,876 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 181 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -22.3% 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.