Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at KINGSWOOD SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
566
Total Quantity
46.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+143%

KINGSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 566 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,346 to the NHS. This is 143% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
43

Prescribing Details

Total Items566
Total Quantity46,056
Total NHS Cost£1,346
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+143%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice566 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+143% 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.