Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

321

Total Quantity

35.0K

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+37.8%

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 321 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,834 to the NHS. This is 37.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	321
Total Quantity	34,962
Total NHS Cost	£1,834
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+37.8%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	321 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+37.8% 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.