Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

127

Total Quantity

9,154

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

-45.5%

LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 127 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,024 to the NHS. This is 45.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	127
Total Quantity	9,154
Total NHS Cost	£1,024
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-45.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	127 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	-45.5% 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.