Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
374
Total Quantity
31.3K
NHS Cost
£868
vs National Avg
+60.6%
SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 374 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £868 to the NHS. This is 60.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 374 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,266 |
| Total NHS Cost | £868 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 374 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +60.6% 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.