Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at KIRKOSWALD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
180
Total Quantity
9,291
NHS Cost
£543
vs National Avg
-22.7%
KIRKOSWALD SURGERY prescribed 180 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £543 to the NHS. This is 22.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 180 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,291 |
| Total NHS Cost | £543 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 180 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -22.7% 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.