Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at ST JAMES' SURGERY
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
257
Total Quantity
25.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+10.3%
ST JAMES' SURGERY prescribed 257 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,812 to the NHS. This is 10.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 257 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,488 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,812 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 257 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +10.3% 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.