Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
415
Total Quantity
27.1K
NHS Cost
£714
vs National Avg
+78.2%
NORTHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 415 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £714 to the NHS. This is 78.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 415 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,124 |
| Total NHS Cost | £714 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 415 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +78.2% 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.