Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at POSTERNGATE SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
670
Total Quantity
51.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+187.7%
POSTERNGATE SURGERY prescribed 670 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,453 to the NHS. This is 187.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 670 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,743 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,453 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +187.7% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 670 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +187.7% 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.