Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,081
Total Quantity
84.3K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+364.2%
CONSETT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,081 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,720 to the NHS. This is 364.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,081 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,720 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +364.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,081 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +364.2% 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.