Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at PENRYN SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
482
Total Quantity
30.9K
NHS Cost
£939
vs National Avg
+107%
PENRYN SURGERY prescribed 482 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £939 to the NHS. This is 107% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 482 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,927 |
| Total NHS Cost | £939 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 482 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +107% 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.