Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
316
Total Quantity
25.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+35.7%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 316 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,625 to the NHS. This is 35.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 316 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,648 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,625 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 316 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +35.7% 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.