Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at IRWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
702
Total Quantity
88.0K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+201.4%
IRWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 702 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,851 to the NHS. This is 201.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 702 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,046 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,851 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +201.4% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 702 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +201.4% 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.