Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at SALTERS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
186
Total Quantity
20.2K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
-20.1%
SALTERS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 186 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,194 to the NHS. This is 20.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 186 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,226 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,194 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.1% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 186 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -20.1% 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.