Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
135
Total Quantity
10.5K
NHS Cost
£282
vs National Avg
-42%
LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 135 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £282 to the NHS. This is 42% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 135 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 10,520 |
| Total NHS Cost | £282 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -42% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 135 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -42% 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.