Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at OAKFIELDS HEALTH GROUP
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
558
Total Quantity
42.7K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+139.6%
OAKFIELDS HEALTH GROUP prescribed 558 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,165 to the NHS. This is 139.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 558 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,677 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,165 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 558 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +139.6% 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.