Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at NUTWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
392
Total Quantity
28.5K
NHS Cost
£708
vs National Avg
+68.3%

NUTWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 392 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £708 to the NHS. This is 68.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
36

Prescribing Details

Total Items392
Total Quantity28,503
Total NHS Cost£708
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+68.3%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice392 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+68.3% 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.