Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LEACH HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
147
Total Quantity
8,698
NHS Cost
£183
vs National Avg
-36.9%

LEACH HEATH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 147 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £183 to the NHS. This is 36.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13

Prescribing Details

Total Items147
Total Quantity8,698
Total NHS Cost£183
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-36.9%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice147 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference-36.9% vs national average
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.