Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at SCORTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
139
Total Quantity
18.2K
NHS Cost
£604
vs National Avg
-40.3%
SCORTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 139 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £604 to the NHS. This is 40.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 139 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,178 |
| Total NHS Cost | £604 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 139 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -40.3% 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.