Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at MALTHOUSE SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
397
Total Quantity
47.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+70.5%
MALTHOUSE SURGERY prescribed 397 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,094 to the NHS. This is 70.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 397 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,266 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,094 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.5% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 397 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +70.5% 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.