Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at GP AT HAND
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
311
Total Quantity
29.9K
NHS Cost
£659
vs National Avg
+33.5%
GP AT HAND prescribed 311 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £659 to the NHS. This is 33.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 311 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,924 |
| Total NHS Cost | £659 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.5% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 311 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +33.5% 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.