Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at DRUIDS HEATH SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
378
Total Quantity
24.4K
NHS Cost
£722
vs National Avg
+62.3%

DRUIDS HEATH SURGERY prescribed 378 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £722 to the NHS. This is 62.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
29

Prescribing Details

Total Items378
Total Quantity24,440
Total NHS Cost£722
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+62.3%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice378 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+62.3% vs national average
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.