Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
867
Total Quantity
66.1K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+272.3%
FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 867 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,357 to the NHS. This is 272.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 867 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,063 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,357 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +272.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 867 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +272.3% 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.