Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP,
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
477
Total Quantity
39.6K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+104.8%
HOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP, prescribed 477 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,072 to the NHS. This is 104.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,592 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,072 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +104.8% 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.