Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LOCKSWOOD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
301
Total Quantity
23.2K
NHS Cost
£907
vs National Avg
+29.2%
LOCKSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 301 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £907 to the NHS. This is 29.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
18
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 301 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,154 |
| Total NHS Cost | £907 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 301 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +29.2% 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.