Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at OLDWOOD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
151
Total Quantity
15.4K
NHS Cost
£418
vs National Avg
-35.2%
OLDWOOD SURGERY prescribed 151 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £418 to the NHS. This is 35.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 151 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,436 |
| Total NHS Cost | £418 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 151 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -35.2% 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.