Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at HIGHTOWN SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
300
Total Quantity
26.9K
NHS Cost
£800
vs National Avg
+28.8%
HIGHTOWN SURGERY prescribed 300 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £800 to the NHS. This is 28.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 300 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,917 |
| Total NHS Cost | £800 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 300 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +28.8% 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.