Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHBROOK HEALTH CENTRE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
480
Total Quantity
27.3K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+106.1%

NORTHBROOK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 480 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,457 to the NHS. This is 106.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
35

Prescribing Details

Total Items480
Total Quantity27,316
Total NHS Cost£2,457
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+106.1%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice480 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+106.1% vs national average
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.