Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at KIRKLANDS SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
274
Total Quantity
31.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+17.6%
KIRKLANDS SURGERY prescribed 274 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,158 to the NHS. This is 17.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 274 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,989 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,158 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 274 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +17.6% 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.