Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at LYDNEY PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
245
Total Quantity
14.7K
NHS Cost
£340
vs National Avg
+5.2%
LYDNEY PRACTICE prescribed 245 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £340 to the NHS. This is 5.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 245 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,690 |
| Total NHS Cost | £340 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 245 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +5.2% 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.