Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at FIRST CONTACT & PC PATH
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
54
Total Quantity
1,353
NHS Cost
£41
vs National Avg
-76.8%
FIRST CONTACT & PC PATH prescribed 54 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £41 to the NHS. This is 76.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
5
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 54 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,353 |
| Total NHS Cost | £41 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -76.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 54 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -76.8% 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.