Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACT.
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
61
Total Quantity
3,818
NHS Cost
£132
vs National Avg
-73.8%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACT. prescribed 61 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £132 to the NHS. This is 73.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
1
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 61 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,818 |
| Total NHS Cost | £132 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -73.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 61 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -73.8% 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.