Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGSWAY SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

255

Total Quantity

37.8K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+9.5%

KINGSWAY SURGERY prescribed 255 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,156 to the NHS. This is 9.5% 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	255
Total Quantity	37,836
Total NHS Cost	£1,156
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+9.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	255 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+9.5% 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.