Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD FIRE STATION SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
398
Total Quantity
53.5K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+70.9%
OLD FIRE STATION SURGERY prescribed 398 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,351 to the NHS. This is 70.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 398 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,504 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,351 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.9% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 398 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +70.9% 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.