Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LENSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

134

Total Quantity

13.2K

NHS Cost

£585

vs National Avg

-42.5%

LENSFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 134 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £585 to the NHS. This is 42.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	134
Total Quantity	13,198
Total NHS Cost	£585
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-42.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	134 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	-42.5% 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.