Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at SCHOPWICK SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
415
Total Quantity
37.3K
NHS Cost
£953
vs National Avg
+78.2%
SCHOPWICK SURGERY prescribed 415 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £953 to the NHS. This is 78.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 415 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,337 |
| Total NHS Cost | £953 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 415 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +78.2% 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.