Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
859
Total Quantity
58.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+268.8%
LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 859 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,419 to the NHS. This is 268.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 859 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,392 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,419 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +268.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 859 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +268.8% 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.