Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
298
Total Quantity
53.0K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+28%
ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 298 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,288 to the NHS. This is 28% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 298 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,040 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,288 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 298 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +28% 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.