Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing at SWALLOWFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Acute diarrhoea | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
243
Total Quantity
17.3K
NHS Cost
£750
vs National Avg
+4.3%
SWALLOWFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 243 items of Loperamide hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £750 to the NHS. This is 4.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Loperamide hydrochloride is classified under Acute diarrhoea in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 243 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,321 |
| Total NHS Cost | £750 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.3% |
Loperamide hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 243 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 233 items |
| Difference | +4.3% 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.