Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LOCKFIELD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
332
Total Quantity
26.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+42.6%
LOCKFIELD SURGERY prescribed 332 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,248 to the NHS. This is 42.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 332 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,464 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,248 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 332 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +42.6% 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.