Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

466

Total Quantity

29.7K

NHS Cost

£700

vs National Avg

+100.1%

STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 466 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £700 to the NHS. This is 100.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	466
Total Quantity	29,675
Total NHS Cost	£700
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+100.1%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice	466 items
National average per practice	233 items
Difference	+100.1% 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.