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 Items400
Total Quantity34,175
Total NHS Cost£768
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+71.8%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice400 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+71.8% 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.