Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
460
Total Quantity
42.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+97.5%
STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 460 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,447 to the NHS. This is 97.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 460 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,447 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.5% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 460 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +97.5% 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.