Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
694
Total Quantity
57.6K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+198%
ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 694 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,921 to the NHS. This is 198% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 694 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,612 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,921 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +198% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 694 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +198% 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.