Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
576
Total Quantity
39.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+147.3%
OKEHAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 576 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,284 to the NHS. This is 147.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 576 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,070 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,284 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +147.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 576 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +147.3% 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.