Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
426
Total Quantity
68.5K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+82.9%
SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 426 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,677 to the NHS. This is 82.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 426 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,470 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,677 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.9% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 426 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +82.9% 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.