Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at FERN HOUSE SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
456
Total Quantity
41.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+95.8%

FERN HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 456 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,212 to the NHS. This is 95.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
45

Prescribing Details

Total Items456
Total Quantity41,703
Total NHS Cost£1,212
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+95.8%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice456 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+95.8% vs national average
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.