Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at PETROC GROUP PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
645
Total Quantity
67.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+176.9%
PETROC GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 645 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,611 to the NHS. This is 176.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 645 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,266 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,611 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +176.9% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 645 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +176.9% 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.