Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
298
Total Quantity
22.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+28%

LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 298 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,172 to the NHS. This is 28% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
20

Prescribing Details

Total Items298
Total Quantity22,684
Total NHS Cost£1,172
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+28%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice298 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+28% 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.