Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
348
Total Quantity
35.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+49.4%
FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 348 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,419 to the NHS. This is 49.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 348 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,468 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,419 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.4% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 348 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +49.4% 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.