Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at POLDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
436
Total Quantity
40.0K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+87.2%
POLDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 436 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,419 to the NHS. This is 87.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 436 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,985 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,419 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 436 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +87.2% 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.