Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
346
Total Quantity
25.4K
NHS Cost
£553
vs National Avg
+48.6%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 346 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £553 to the NHS. This is 48.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 346 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,430 |
| Total NHS Cost | £553 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 346 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +48.6% 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.