Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD SCHOOL SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
332
Total Quantity
32.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+42.6%

OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 332 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,354 to the NHS. This is 42.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
29

Prescribing Details

Total Items332
Total Quantity31,988
Total NHS Cost£1,354
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+42.6%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice332 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+42.6% vs national average
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.