Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
321
Total Quantity
43.3K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+37.8%
LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES prescribed 321 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,472 to the NHS. This is 37.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 321 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,278 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,472 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 321 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +37.8% 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.