Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
246
Total Quantity
25.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+5.6%
HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 246 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,521 to the NHS. This is 5.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 246 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,466 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,521 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 246 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +5.6% 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.