Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
592
Total Quantity
36.7K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+154.2%
ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 592 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,405 to the NHS. This is 154.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 592 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,716 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,405 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +154.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 592 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +154.2% 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.