Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at POPLARS SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
459
Total Quantity
37.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+97.1%
POPLARS SURGERY prescribed 459 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,619 to the NHS. This is 97.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 459 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,982 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,619 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.1% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 459 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +97.1% 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.