Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ELM HOUSE SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
270
Total Quantity
37.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+15.9%

ELM HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 270 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,599 to the NHS. This is 15.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items270
Total Quantity37,232
Total NHS Cost£1,599
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+15.9%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice270 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+15.9% vs national average
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.