Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at FERNBANK SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
323
Total Quantity
30.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+38.7%
FERNBANK SURGERY prescribed 323 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,134 to the NHS. This is 38.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 323 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,956 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,134 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 323 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +38.7% 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.