Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
544
Total Quantity
51.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+133.6%
LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 544 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,524 to the NHS. This is 133.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 544 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,661 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,524 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 544 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +133.6% 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.