Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at DUNELM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
592
Total Quantity
44.8K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+154.2%
DUNELM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 592 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,867 to the NHS. This is 154.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 592 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,784 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,867 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +154.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 592 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +154.2% 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.