Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at HETTON GROUP PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
503
Total Quantity
43.9K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+116%
HETTON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 503 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,208 to the NHS. This is 116% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 503 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,886 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,208 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 503 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +116% 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.