Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at OLD SCHOOL SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

492

Total Quantity

32.5K

NHS Cost

£1.2K

vs National Avg

+111.3%

OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 492 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,161 to the NHS. This is 111.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	492
Total Quantity	32,468
Total NHS Cost	£1,161
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+111.3%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	492 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+111.3% 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.