Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
332
Total Quantity
21.7K
NHS Cost
£532
vs National Avg
+42.6%

SOMERCOTES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 332 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £532 to the NHS. This is 42.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
31

Prescribing Details

Total Items332
Total Quantity21,685
Total NHS Cost£532
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+42.6%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice332 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+42.6% 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.