Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
448
Total Quantity
36.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+92.4%
SHEPHERDS SPRING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 448 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,575 to the NHS. This is 92.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 448 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,675 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,575 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.4% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 448 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +92.4% 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.