Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NORTON BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
430
Total Quantity
38.0K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+84.6%

NORTON BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 430 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,422 to the NHS. This is 84.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
42

Prescribing Details

Total Items430
Total Quantity38,042
Total NHS Cost£2,422
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+84.6%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice430 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+84.6% 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.