Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHLANDS PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
392
Total Quantity
39.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+68.3%
HIGHLANDS PRACTICE prescribed 392 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,338 to the NHS. This is 68.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 392 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,139 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,338 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 392 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +68.3% 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.