Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHCROFT SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
286
Total Quantity
27.3K
NHS Cost
£596
vs National Avg
+22.8%
HIGHCROFT SURGERY prescribed 286 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £596 to the NHS. This is 22.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 286 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,297 |
| Total NHS Cost | £596 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 286 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +22.8% 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.