Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ELMSWOOD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
252
Total Quantity
40.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+8.2%
ELMSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 252 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,114 to the NHS. This is 8.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 252 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,668 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,114 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 252 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +8.2% 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.