Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ST. ALBANS MEDICAL GROUP
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
267
Total Quantity
20.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+14.6%
ST. ALBANS MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 267 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,307 to the NHS. This is 14.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 267 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,701 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,307 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 267 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +14.6% 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.