Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at PARKWOOD SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
355
Total Quantity
30.1K
NHS Cost
£948
vs National Avg
+52.4%
PARKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 355 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £948 to the NHS. This is 52.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 355 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,115 |
| Total NHS Cost | £948 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.4% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 355 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +52.4% 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.