Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
441
Total Quantity
27.5K
NHS Cost
£832
vs National Avg
+89.4%
RIDGACRE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 441 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £832 to the NHS. This is 89.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 441 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,486 |
| Total NHS Cost | £832 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.4% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 441 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +89.4% 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.