Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
270
Total Quantity
27.0K
NHS Cost
£878
vs National Avg
+15.9%

SHOTFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 270 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £878 to the NHS. This is 15.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22

Prescribing Details

Total Items270
Total Quantity27,044
Total NHS Cost£878
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+15.9%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice270 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+15.9% 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.