Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LOSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
220
Total Quantity
18.2K
NHS Cost
£547
vs National Avg
-5.5%

LOSTOCK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 220 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £547 to the NHS. This is 5.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items220
Total Quantity18,186
Total NHS Cost£547
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-5.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice220 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference-5.5% vs national average
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.