Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at HEATON MERSEY MED.PRACT.

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

371

Total Quantity

26.0K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

+59.3%

HEATON MERSEY MED.PRACT. prescribed 371 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,105 to the NHS. This is 59.3% 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	371
Total Quantity	25,960
Total NHS Cost	£1,105
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+59.3%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	371 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+59.3% 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.