Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at FOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
487
Total Quantity
44.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+109.1%
FOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 487 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,515 to the NHS. This is 109.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 487 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,840 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,515 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.1% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 487 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +109.1% 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.