Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE2
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
175
Total Quantity
8,548
NHS Cost
£380
vs National Avg
-24.9%
ST JAMES MEDICAL PRACTICE2 prescribed 175 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £380 to the NHS. This is 24.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 175 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,548 |
| Total NHS Cost | £380 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.9% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 175 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | -24.9% 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.