Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at HEART OF BATH

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
752
Total Quantity
51.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+222.9%

HEART OF BATH prescribed 752 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,182 to the NHS. This is 222.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
55

Prescribing Details

Total Items752
Total Quantity51,812
Total NHS Cost£1,182
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+222.9%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice752 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+222.9% 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.