Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
196
Total Quantity
28.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-15.8%
FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 196 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,122 to the NHS. This is 15.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 196 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,234 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,122 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 196 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -15.8% 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.