Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at IRIDIUM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
464
Total Quantity
51.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+99.2%

IRIDIUM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 464 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,387 to the NHS. This is 99.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
40

Prescribing Details

Total Items464
Total Quantity51,864
Total NHS Cost£2,387
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+99.2%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice464 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+99.2% vs national average
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.