Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at SALTASH HEALTH CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
634
Total Quantity
65.7K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+172.2%
SALTASH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 634 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,542 to the NHS. This is 172.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 634 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,703 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,542 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +172.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 634 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +172.2% 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.