Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ISLAND CITY PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,050
Total Quantity
82.2K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+350.8%

ISLAND CITY PRACTICE prescribed 1,050 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,180 to the NHS. This is 350.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
79

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,050
Total Quantity82,169
Total NHS Cost£2,180
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+350.8%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,050 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+350.8% 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.