Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CHESTNUT PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
90
Total Quantity
6,836
NHS Cost
£155
vs National Avg
-61.4%

CHESTNUT PRACTICE prescribed 90 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £155 to the NHS. This is 61.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
3

Prescribing Details

Total Items90
Total Quantity6,836
Total NHS Cost£155
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-61.4%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice90 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference-61.4% 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.