Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,072
Total Quantity
77.9K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+360.3%
EAST DURHAM MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,072 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,509 to the NHS. This is 360.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,072 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,857 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,509 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +360.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,072 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +360.3% 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.