Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at DOVE RIVER
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
385
Total Quantity
29.2K
NHS Cost
£738
vs National Avg
+65.3%
DOVE RIVER prescribed 385 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £738 to the NHS. This is 65.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 385 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,166 |
| Total NHS Cost | £738 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 385 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +65.3% 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.