Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,592
Total Quantity
133.1K
NHS Cost
£7.9K
vs National Avg
+583.6%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,592 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,924 to the NHS. This is 583.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,592 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 133,135 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,924 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +583.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,592 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +583.6% 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.