Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at MENDIP VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,442
Total Quantity
141.3K
NHS Cost
£8.4K
vs National Avg
+519.2%
MENDIP VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,442 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,419 to the NHS. This is 519.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,442 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 141,255 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,419 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +519.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,442 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +519.2% 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.