Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LINKWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
618
Total Quantity
39.1K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+165.4%

LINKWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 618 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,760 to the NHS. This is 165.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
59

Prescribing Details

Total Items618
Total Quantity39,125
Total NHS Cost£1,760
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+165.4%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice618 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+165.4% 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.