Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
402
Total Quantity
30.6K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+72.6%
ELSWICK FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 402 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,905 to the NHS. This is 72.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 402 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,631 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,905 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 402 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +72.6% 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.