Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at STOWHEALTH
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
668
Total Quantity
57.0K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+186.8%
STOWHEALTH prescribed 668 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,540 to the NHS. This is 186.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 668 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,011 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,540 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +186.8% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 668 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +186.8% 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.