Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
129
Total Quantity
13.8K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-44.6%
OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 129 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,115 to the NHS. This is 44.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 129 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,830 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,115 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 129 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -44.6% 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.