Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
682
Total Quantity
45.2K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+192.8%
MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 682 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,879 to the NHS. This is 192.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 682 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,154 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,879 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +192.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 682 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +192.8% 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.