Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,471
Total Quantity
150.3K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+531.6%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,471 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,349 to the NHS. This is 531.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,471 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 150,292 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,349 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +531.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,471 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +531.6% 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.