Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at MEADOWS SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
319
Total Quantity
33.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+37%
MEADOWS SURGERY prescribed 319 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,182 to the NHS. This is 37% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 319 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,845 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,182 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 319 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +37% 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.