Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at SHEVINGTON SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
672
Total Quantity
60.4K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+188.5%
SHEVINGTON SURGERY prescribed 672 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,480 to the NHS. This is 188.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 672 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,383 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,480 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +188.5% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 672 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +188.5% 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.