Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at MEDLOCK VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
295
Total Quantity
18.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+26.7%

MEDLOCK VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 295 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,270 to the NHS. This is 26.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items295
Total Quantity18,406
Total NHS Cost£1,270
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+26.7%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice295 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+26.7% 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.