Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at OAKWOOD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
115
Total Quantity
6,072
NHS Cost
£148
vs National Avg
-50.6%
OAKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 115 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £148 to the NHS. This is 50.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 115 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,072 |
| Total NHS Cost | £148 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 115 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -50.6% 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.