Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL GROUP
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
314
Total Quantity
19.8K
NHS Cost
£888
vs National Avg
+34.8%
NELSON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 314 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £888 to the NHS. This is 34.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 314 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,814 |
| Total NHS Cost | £888 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 314 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +34.8% 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.