Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
420
Total Quantity
71.8K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+80.3%
PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 420 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,474 to the NHS. This is 80.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 420 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,830 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,474 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 420 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +80.3% 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.