Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
505
Total Quantity
51.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+116.8%
MEASHAM MEDICAL UNIT prescribed 505 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,669 to the NHS. This is 116.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 505 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,562 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,669 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 505 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +116.8% 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.