Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
544
Total Quantity
46.5K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+133.6%
NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 544 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,374 to the NHS. This is 133.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 544 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,485 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,374 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 544 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +133.6% 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.