Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at HETHERINGTON GROUP PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
250
Total Quantity
15.3K
NHS Cost
£328
vs National Avg
+7.3%

HETHERINGTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 250 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £328 to the NHS. This is 7.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items250
Total Quantity15,310
Total NHS Cost£328
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+7.3%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice250 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+7.3% 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.