Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ROTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
633
Total Quantity
68.0K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+171.8%
ROTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 633 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,254 to the NHS. This is 171.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 633 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,958 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,254 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +171.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 633 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +171.8% 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.