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 Items | 379 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,340 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,550 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 379 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +62.7% 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.