Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at OAKWOOD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
591
Total Quantity
42.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+153.8%
OAKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 591 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,543 to the NHS. This is 153.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 591 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,176 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,543 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 591 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +153.8% 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.