Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LUCAS AVENUE PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
110
Total Quantity
5,602
NHS Cost
£162
vs National Avg
-52.8%

LUCAS AVENUE PRACTICE prescribed 110 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £162 to the NHS. This is 52.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
12

Prescribing Details

Total Items110
Total Quantity5,602
Total NHS Cost£162
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-52.8%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice110 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference-52.8% 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.