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 Items311
Total Quantity29,924
Total NHS Cost£659
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+33.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice311 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+33.5% 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.