Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

127

Total Quantity

7,376

NHS Cost

£274

vs National Avg

-45.5%

RIVERHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 127 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £274 to the NHS. This is 45.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	127
Total Quantity	7,376
Total NHS Cost	£274
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-45.5%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	127 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	-45.5% 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.