Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGSTEIGNTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

311

Total Quantity

39.3K

NHS Cost

£938

vs National Avg

+33.5%

KINGSTEIGNTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 311 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £938 to the NHS. This is 33.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	311
Total Quantity	39,256
Total NHS Cost	£938
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+33.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	311 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+33.5% 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.