Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at EARLSFIELD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
400
Total Quantity
24.0K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+71.8%
EARLSFIELD SURGERY prescribed 400 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,123 to the NHS. This is 71.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 400 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,978 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,123 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 400 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +71.8% 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.