Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ELM TREE SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

360

Total Quantity

24.6K

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+54.6%

ELM TREE SURGERY prescribed 360 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,818 to the NHS. This is 54.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	360
Total Quantity	24,572
Total NHS Cost	£1,818
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+54.6%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	360 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+54.6% 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.