Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at FRIARSGATE PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
378
Total Quantity
40.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+62.3%

FRIARSGATE PRACTICE prescribed 378 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,464 to the NHS. This is 62.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
33

Prescribing Details

Total Items378
Total Quantity40,171
Total NHS Cost£1,464
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+62.3%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice378 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+62.3% 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.