Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
372
Total Quantity
40.2K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+59.7%
FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 372 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,833 to the NHS. This is 59.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 372 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,218 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,833 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 372 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +59.7% 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.