Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
401
Total Quantity
41.4K
NHS Cost
£948
vs National Avg
+72.2%
DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 401 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £948 to the NHS. This is 72.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 401 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,434 |
| Total NHS Cost | £948 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 401 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +72.2% 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.