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 Items | 566 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,056 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,346 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +143% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 566 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +143% 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.