Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at PORCH SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

443

Total Quantity

31.7K

NHS Cost

£798

vs National Avg

+90.2%

PORCH SURGERY prescribed 443 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £798 to the NHS. This is 90.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	443
Total Quantity	31,657
Total NHS Cost	£798
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+90.2%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	443 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+90.2% 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.