Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
421
Total Quantity
54.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+80.8%
DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 421 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,151 to the NHS. This is 80.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 421 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,428 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,151 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 421 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +80.8% 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.