Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ST AUGUSTINE'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
863
Total Quantity
75.8K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+270.6%
ST AUGUSTINE'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 863 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,450 to the NHS. This is 270.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 863 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,843 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,450 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +270.6% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 863 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +270.6% 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.