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 Items | 295 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,406 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,270 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 295 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +26.7% 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.