Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
771
Total Quantity
61.0K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+231%
DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 771 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,978 to the NHS. This is 231% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 771 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,045 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,978 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +231% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 771 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +231% 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.