Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
379
Total Quantity
49.3K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+62.7%

FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 379 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,550 to the NHS. This is 62.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32

Prescribing Details

Total Items379
Total Quantity49,340
Total NHS Cost£2,550
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+62.7%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice379 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+62.7% 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.