Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
400
Total Quantity
51.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+71.8%

RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 400 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,250 to the NHS. This is 71.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
28

Prescribing Details

Total Items400
Total Quantity51,858
Total NHS Cost£1,250
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+71.8%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice400 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+71.8% vs national average
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.