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 Items541
Total Quantity43,876
Total NHS Cost£1,261
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+132.3%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice541 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+132.3% 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.