Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ORCHARD PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
152
Total Quantity
16.8K
NHS Cost
£517
vs National Avg
-34.7%
ORCHARD PRACTICE prescribed 152 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £517 to the NHS. This is 34.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
12
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
20
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 152 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,844 |
| Total NHS Cost | £517 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 152 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -34.7% 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.