Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHFIELD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
453
Total Quantity
36.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+94.5%
HIGHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 453 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,421 to the NHS. This is 94.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 453 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,606 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,421 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.5% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 453 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +94.5% 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.