Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
541
Total Quantity
43.9K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+132.3%
OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 541 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,261 to the NHS. This is 132.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 541 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,876 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,261 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +132.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 541 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +132.3% 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.