Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ST JAMES' MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
279
Total Quantity
53.6K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+19.8%
ST JAMES' MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 279 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,311 to the NHS. This is 19.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 279 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,643 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,311 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 279 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +19.8% 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.