Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at OLDWELL SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
345
Total Quantity
22.8K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+48.1%
OLDWELL SURGERY prescribed 345 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,666 to the NHS. This is 48.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 345 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,790 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,666 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.1% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 345 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +48.1% 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.