Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
373
Total Quantity
39.9K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+60.2%
NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE prescribed 373 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,766 to the NHS. This is 60.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 373 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,902 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,766 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 373 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +60.2% 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.