Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at SHEEPCOT MEDICAL CENTRE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
228
Total Quantity
26.7K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-2.1%

SHEEPCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 228 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,781 to the NHS. This is 2.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
19

Prescribing Details

Total Items228
Total Quantity26,714
Total NHS Cost£1,781
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-2.1%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice228 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference-2.1% vs national average
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.