Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LANCHESTER MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
329
Total Quantity
31.1K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+41.3%
LANCHESTER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 329 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,916 to the NHS. This is 41.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 329 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,116 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,916 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 329 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +41.3% 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.