Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at EDLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

167

Total Quantity

12.9K

NHS Cost

£281

vs National Avg

-28.3%

EDLINGTON HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 167 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £281 to the NHS. This is 28.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	167
Total Quantity	12,932
Total NHS Cost	£281
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-28.3%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	167 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	-28.3% 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.