Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
613
Total Quantity
59.1K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+163.2%
STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 613 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,990 to the NHS. This is 163.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 613 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,112 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,990 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +163.2% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 613 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +163.2% 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.