Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
518
Total Quantity
39.7K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+122.4%
LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 518 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,145 to the NHS. This is 122.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 518 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,145 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.4% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 518 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +122.4% 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.