Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at OCTAGON MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
253
Total Quantity
38.6K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+8.6%
OCTAGON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 253 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,015 to the NHS. This is 8.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 253 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,574 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,015 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 253 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +8.6% 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.