Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at SWADLINCOTE SURGERY

Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
599
Total Quantity
51.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+157.2%

SWADLINCOTE SURGERY prescribed 599 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,096 to the NHS. This is 157.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
47

Prescribing Details

Total Items599
Total Quantity51,188
Total NHS Cost£1,096
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+157.2%

Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice599 items
National average per practice233 items
Difference+157.2% vs national average
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.