Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ELMHAM SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
339
Total Quantity
19.4K
NHS Cost
£629
vs National Avg
+45.6%
ELMHAM SURGERY prescribed 339 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £629 to the NHS. This is 45.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 339 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,448 |
| Total NHS Cost | £629 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 339 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +45.6% 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.