Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
844
Total Quantity
62.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+262.4%
PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE prescribed 844 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,497 to the NHS. This is 262.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 844 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,151 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,497 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +262.4% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 844 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +262.4% 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.