Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
691
Total Quantity
69.2K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+196.7%
PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 691 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,018 to the NHS. This is 196.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 691 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,209 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,018 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +196.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 691 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +196.7% 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.