Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at EIGHTLANDS SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
442
Total Quantity
48.8K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+89.8%
EIGHTLANDS SURGERY prescribed 442 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,077 to the NHS. This is 89.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 442 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,797 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,077 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 442 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +89.8% 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.