Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LONGRIGG MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
508
Total Quantity
41.9K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+118.1%
LONGRIGG MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 508 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,836 to the NHS. This is 118.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 508 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,934 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,836 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +118.1% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 508 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +118.1% 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.