Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at HARLESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

426

Total Quantity

35.0K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+82.9%

HARLESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 426 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,344 to the NHS. This is 82.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	426
Total Quantity	34,996
Total NHS Cost	£1,344
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+82.9%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	426 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+82.9% 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.