Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at SLEAFORD MEDICAL GROUP

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
606
Total Quantity
50.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+160.2%

SLEAFORD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 606 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,819 to the NHS. This is 160.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
48

Prescribing Details

Total Items606
Total Quantity50,472
Total NHS Cost£1,819
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+160.2%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice606 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+160.2% 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.