Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CHEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
400
Total Quantity
34.2K
NHS Cost
£768
vs National Avg
+71.8%
CHEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 400 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £768 to the NHS. This is 71.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,175 |
| Total NHS Cost | £768 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +71.8% 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.