Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
983
Total Quantity
104.5K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+322.1%
MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 983 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,546 to the NHS. This is 322.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 983 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,451 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,546 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +322.1% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 983 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +322.1% 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.