Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LEITH HILL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
192
Total Quantity
14.0K
NHS Cost
£330
vs National Avg
-17.6%
LEITH HILL PRACTICE prescribed 192 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £330 to the NHS. This is 17.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 192 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £330 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 192 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -17.6% 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.