Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,029
Total Quantity
115.0K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+341.8%
MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP prescribed 1,029 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,997 to the NHS. This is 341.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,029 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 114,999 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,997 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +341.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,029 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +341.8% 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.